Patient Care Technician Full Time Med Surg Days

Community Health Systems; Oro Valley (AZ); In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Health Systems is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in our Oro Valley, Arizona facility. You will assist with activities of daily living, record vital signs, monitor glucose, and help with meals, bathing, grooming, and mobility.

You will maintain a clean, safe environment and communicate clearly with the care team.

Competenze

• 0–2 years of experience in an acute care setting.
• Currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of hire; CPCT/CNA certifications preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist nursing staff in delivering basic patient care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Collect vitals and input/output; report findings to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Support patients with meals, bathing, grooming, linen changes, and mobility.
• Assist with patient positioning and use of mobility aids.
• Collect urine/stool samples and perform finger-stick glucose monitoring; document results.
• Communicate patient information effectively to the care team.
• Maintain infection control practices and proper PPE usage.
• Participate in performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Communication

Multitasking

Infection control

PPE protocols

Formazione

CNA certification

BCLS certification

CPCT certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated tasks in alignment with the PCT's training and the department's needs. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (LVN at Texas facilities), the PCT supports patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and organized care environment, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Essential Functions

• Assists nursing staff in delivering care, performing delegated basic patient care services, and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
• Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
• Communicates patient information effectively to the care team, adapts to change, and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
• May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient and remains with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred or
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred