Patient Care Tech
US-AZ-CHANDLER
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 451046
Type: Day
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Overview: Hello Humankindness Chandler, Arizona, has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities. For more than 50 years, Dignity Health's Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community. As the longest established hospital in the southeast valley, Chandler Regional has provided care for the Chandler community since 1961. The hospital recently added a new five-story tower with 100 patient beds, increasing the acute-care bed count to 429. This expansion increased emergency and trauma services, as well as the surgical unit and intensive care offerings. The word "dignity" perfectly defines what our organization stands for: showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. At Chandler Regional, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding. Now is the perfect time to come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Responsibilities: 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 Qualifications: Required * Completion of nursing assistant program, or EMT program, or completion of first block of nursing program, upon hire * Emergency Medical Technician: AZ, upon hire or * Certified Nursing Assistant: AZ, upon hire and * Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
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