Patient Care Technician Extended Observation

HonorHealth; United States; Sur place; USD 30 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HonorHealth is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the 36-bed Extended Observation unit (Med/Surg) in Phoenix, AZ. You will support nurses with ADLs, vital signs, and patient transitions while helping maintain accurate records and front-line care in a fast-paced team setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred 6 months’ healthcare experience and Block 1 completion in nursing-related programs; BLS is required, CNA/EMT preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months of healthcare experience in the last year; acute care experience preferred.
• Completion of Block 1 in Nursing or Medical Assistant (MA) or Nursing Assistant (NA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) or related credential.

Responsabilités

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed caregiver.
• Assists with personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake/output, ambulation, and care plan implementation.
• Maintains accurate medical record documentation related to the care delivered.
• Addresses questions or concerns from patients, families, and health care team members.

Connaissances

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Primary City/State: John C Lincoln - 250 E Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020 Category: Healthcare Support Shift: Day Department: Medical/Surgical Unit-6W-Extended Observation This Extended Observation unit is a fast-paced, 36-bed environment caring for a diverse population of adult and geriatric patients, with occasional adolescent patients due to the hospital’s Level 1 Trauma Center status. The unit combines Med/Surg, remote telemetry, and extended observation care, with patients typically staying 3-4 days and experiencing frequent admissions, discharges, and transitions in care. Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) play an integral role on the team, supporting approximately 10 patients on average while assisting with vital signs, activities of daily living, admissions and discharges, unit secretary responsibilities, and other clerical needs. PCTs work closely alongside nurses to provide coordinated, hands-on patient care in a highly collaborative environment. This is a great opportunity for a proactive, team-oriented go-getter who enjoys staying busy, takes initiative, and is comfortable working in a dynamic setting with frequent patient turnover.

This position is a full-time Day shift working 3-12 hour shifts from 6:00 AM-6:30 PM. We offer self-scheduling for shift and weekend coverage. Scheduled workdays may vary, as there are no set or fixed days. Weekend and Holiday Rotations are required in this role. Weekend shift differentials are offered, along with evening and night shift differentials where applicable.

Why Join Us?

Discover what makes HonorHealth a great place to work and grow in your career - watch our video here: https://honorhealth.staging.jibeapply.com/ Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY Provides patient related care tasks based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in his/her independent unit. Assists, observes, and reports patient changes to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation relative to the care delivered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides and collaborates direct patient care services under the direct supervisor of a licensed caregiver. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and implementation of selected portions of the patient care plan as directed under supervisor of nurse. Assists, observes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation in relation to the care delivered. Addresses and/or directs questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED Required

EXPERIENCE

Other Completion of Block 1 in Nursing OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) OR 6 months of experience in the healthcare setting within the last year Required 6 months in acute care experience.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certification Preferred Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) - License Emergency Medical Tech Preferred

We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We’re delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff

Since 1927, we’ve been focused on doing what matters most - caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. From humble beginnings to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, we’re just as driven as we were a century ago. Come join us and go all in for your career.

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