Patient Care Technician Observation

20 Deer Valley Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking staff for the Observation Unit-1P2 in Phoenix, AZ. This full-time Day shift position supports ED extensions with about 7–10 patients per RN and PCT team, offering a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include direct patient care tasks, observation and reporting of patient changes, and accurate documentation under supervision. BLS certification is required; CNA/EMT preferred. Weekend rotations and shift differentials apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months of healthcare experience within the last year is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care tasks under the supervision of a licensed caregiver.
• Assists, observes, and reports patient changes to licensed caregivers; maintains medical record documentation.
• Addresses questions from patients and families; performs duties as directed under the nurse supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 months healthcare experience

Job description

Primary City/State: Deer Valley - 19829 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027 Category: Healthcare Support Shift: Day Department: Observation Unit-1P2

Join a fast-paced Observation Unit that serves as an extension of the Emergency Department, providing focused care for patients with approximately 24-hour decision and treatment plans. Team members care for an average of 7–10 patients per day and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including RN Externs. This supportive unit is staffed with approximately 6 RNs and 4 PCTs per shift, and PCTs have the opportunity to rotate into HUC responsibilities, gaining valuable experience in both direct patient care and unit coordination.

This position is a full-time Day shift working with 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.

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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.

• 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

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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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