Patient Care Technician WCP

Dignity Health; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical team. You will assist with personal care, mobility, feeding, monitor vital signs, document observations, and support the nursing team in procedures and transport.

Ideal candidates have completed a nursing assistant or EMT program, hold AZ CNA or EMT credentials, and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing assistant program, or EMT program, or completion of first block of nursing program.
• AZ EMT certification or current AZ CNA certification.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested.
• Retrieve equipment and supplies as needed.
• Prepare patients and equipment for procedures and transport.
• Document clinically relevant findings in patient records per hospital protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Assistant program

EMT program

Nursing program – first block

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a

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

Required

• 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 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.

Pay Range

$19.49 - $27.52 /hour