Patient Care Technician Med Surg Observation

Primary City/State:

Osborn Medical Center - 7400 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale AZ 85251

Category:

Healthcare Support

Shift:

Day

Department:

Medical/Surgical Unit-1OBS/2W

Join a collaborative and supportive Med-Surg/Observation team caring for patients across a 40-bed unit consisting of both private and semi-private rooms. This fast-paced environment primarily serves observation patients admitted through the Emergency Department offering excellent exposure to a variety of patient conditions and opportunities to build strong clinical skills. Patient Care Technicians play a vital role in supporting patient care assisting with admissions and discharges and partnering closely with nurses and fellow team members across two floors. The ideal candidate is compassionate adaptable team-oriented and committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences. Previous PCT CNA or EMT experience is welcomed and individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment communicate effectively and enjoy building meaningful connections with patients will be successful on this highly collaborative team.

This position is a full-time Day shift working with 3-12 hour shifts from 6:00 AM6:30 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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. Preferred

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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Required Experience:

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