Patient Care Tech

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our 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.

• Conduct hourly rounds on approximately 8 to 10 patients, checking vitals, maintaining whiteboard information, and assisting with care as needed

• Collaborates with RN in implementation of plan

• Assists patients with activities of daily living according to standards of care and hospital protocol

• Reports significant observed or reported alterations in the patient condition

• Assists with patient admission, discharge and transfer

Job Requirements

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 certificate

Preferred

• One (1) to Three (3) years Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join 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.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.

• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.

• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$19.49 - $27.52 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.