Patient Care Technician WCP

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide essential direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team. The role uses basic patient care principles and medical terminology to assist patients with daily needs, monitor vital signs, and document observations.

You will collaborate with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport, while maintaining a therapeutic and organized environment that supports compassionate, equitable

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing assistant program, or EMT program, or completion of first block of nursing program.
• Emergency Medical Technician: AZ or
• Certified Nursing Assistant: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies
• Assists in patient/equipment preparation
• Performs follow-up actions as directed
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patients record according to hospital protocols
• Prepares patients for transportation to other departments/areas

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Medical terminology

Education

Nursing assistant program

EMT program

First block of nursing program

Certified Nursing Assistant (AZ)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will deliver essential direct patient care under the supervision of our clinical team. Leveraging your knowledge of basic patient care principles and medical terminology, you will perform a range of daily duties.

Every day you will actively assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding, monitoring vital signs, documenting observations, and maintaining a therapeutic and organized patient environment. You will also work closely with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport.

To be successful in this role requires a genuine passion for patient well-being, diligence in executing tasks, keen observational skills regarding patient conditions, and a proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.

• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies
• Assists in patient/equipment preparation
• Performs follow-up actions as directed
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols
• Prepares patients for transportation to other departments/areas

Job Requirements

• Completion of nursing assistant program, or EMT program, or completion of first block of nursing program
• Emergency Medical Technician: AZ or
• Certified Nursing Assistant: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Where You'll Work

Where Compassion Meets Innovation: Join Our Growing Family at the New Mercy Gilbert Women's and Children's Pavilion

At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, we believe that Hello Humankindness is more than a slogan- it is our calling. We are expanding our legacy of excellence with the launch of our state-of-the-art Women's and Children's Pavilion: a destination designed to provide seamless, life-changing care from the earliest stages of pregnancy through the milestones of childhood.

We are looking for passionate, forward-thinking professionals who are as committed to social justice and health equity as they are to clinical excellence. We know that the best healthcare is equitable healthcare, and we are searching for team members who advocate for the dignity of every patient, regardless of their background or circumstance.

You belong here if you:

• Thrive on Innovation: You are ready to embrace new technologies and creative solutions that evolve alongside the modern healthcare landscape.
• Value True Collaboration: You want to work alongside a diverse, multidisciplinary team that views teamwork as the foundation of patient success.
• Seek Meaningful Impact: You aren't just looking for a job; you are looking for a place where your skills directly improve community outcomes and address health disparities.
• Are Driven by Purpose: You believe that quality care is a human right, and you are ready to dedicate your talents to making that a reality for the families of Gilbert and beyond.

When you join our Pavilion, you are joining a culture that celebrates the individual. We provide the tools, the technology, and the environment you need to deliver the care your patients deserve. Here, your compassion is empowered, your expertise is respected, and your growth is a priority.

Every day, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference- ensuring that every mother, every child, and every family feels heard, supported, and cared for.

Your purpose starts here. Join us in shaping the future of pediatric and maternal medicine.