Patient Care Tech- Hire Ahead

Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Hire-Ahead Staffing Center


Location: Phoenix


Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 7pm-7am

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)


Posting #: 492903


Employee Type: Varies

Position Summary

Posting Note: Units Hiring: PICU, CVICU, HemOnc, Acute Care-Neuro/Ortho, GI/ENDO, IP Rehab, Float-all units to include ED & Behavioral**

Required Qualifications
Certifications
~Current LNA OR current CNA OR current AZ-EMT/Paramedic certification OR completed clinical nursing skills portion of an accredited nursing program.
~Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.


This position performs a variety of direct patient care services to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan as directed and supervised by a Clinical Nurse.

Position Duties

• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine patient data to ensure ongoing accuracy of patient chart.

• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, performs a variety of basic patient care activities to provide for optimal comfort and safety of the patient.

• Fosters a positive learning environment by modeling best practices and patient-centered care while providing guidance, training, and support to students and new employees through mentorship, clinical instruction, and knowledge sharing.

• Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors, and treatment administered to appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention.

• Maintains inventory levels of stock items, supplies, and equipment to provide for efficient and cost effective unit operation.

• Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, conferences, and daily care rounds to maintain understanding of care plan changes, issues, and expectations.

• Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the unit's environment.

• Provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit's policies and requirements.

• Reviews and reinforces with patient/family education of basic technical procedures, activities/safety of daily living to ensure understanding.

• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.


We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable