Patient Care Technician

Job Summary

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 including assisting 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.

Responsibilities

• Actively assist patients with personal care, mobility, and feeding
• Monitor vital signs and document observations
• Maintain a therapeutic and organized patient environment
• Work closely with the nursing team to prepare patients for procedures or transport
• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments, and procedures as requested
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies
• Aids 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
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ. A 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service. Leaders In Specialized Care Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments. Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques. Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Pay Range

$19.49 - $27.52 /hour