Patient Care Tech

Patient Care Technician

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

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

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