PerDiem-Patient Care Technician-Nights

Kingman Regional Medical Center; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman, AZ seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the Nursing Department. The role emphasizes rapid stability assessments, transport of patients, and assisting RNs and physicians with exams and procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.

The position requires a High School diploma, BLS certification, and licenses such as CNA/LNA or EMT where applicable. Strong communication and multi-tasking skills are essential to manage priorities and document care

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification: BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Licenses: CNA (application for LNA within 7 days and LNA within 30 days); EMT; LNA.

Responsibilities

• Performs rapid appraisal of a patient's immediate stability and responds to insure well-being.
• Transport patients to other departments on monitors as appropriate and requested.
• Assists RNs and Physicians with exams, diagnostics, and procedures including EKGs and wound care.
• Document all care and procedures provided.
• Recognizes work priorities and anticipates department needs.
• Blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, IV tasks as state statues allow.
• Monitor supply levels and coordinate with EVS, maintenance, and biomedical staff.
• Performs other duties to support department and organization.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Patient Care Technician

Position Code: PCT-XXXX

Department: Nursing

Oracle Title: Patient Care Technician-6032

Reports to: Department Director/Manager

Safety Sensitive: Yes No

Exempt Status: Yes No

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a rapid appraisal of a patient's immediate stability and respond as necessary to insure the well-being of the patient as necessary.
• Transport patients to other departments on monitors, as appropriate and requested.
• Assists RN's and Physicians with physical exams, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing and irrigation; initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor leads, specimen collection, and transports stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units.
• Document all care/procedures provided.
• Recognizes work priorities and responds; accordingly, anticipating the needs of the department.
• After training and where state statue permits, performs blood glucose testing; phlebotomy; saline lock insertion; IV discontinuation; bladder catheterization and removal.
• Monitors supply stock levels and reports needs. Notifies environmental services (EVS), maintenance, biomedical engineering, and others to ensure proper equipment and a safe environment is maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: N/A

Certification: BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

License:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (If CNA must apply for LNA within 7 days and obtain LNA within 30 days of hire. Must complete IV Training within 90-days of hire)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Position uses problem solving skills and ability to effectively communication with patients, patients families, interdisciplinary and ancillary departments within the organization.

Preferences

Education: N/A

Experience: Phlebotomy experience

Certification: N/A

License: N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: N/A

Special Position Requirements

Exposure Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals

Work Requirements

• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage technical business equipment i.e., phone, fax, computer etc.
• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day; Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day; Able to walk for 3-5 hours day.
• Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors
• Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level

Acknowledgement

This job description applies to all KHI facilities and is representative of the essential job duties this position will perform. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 01/30/2024; 3/5/2026