Patient Care Tech
US-AZ-LAVEEN
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 450361
Type: Day
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Overview: At Dignity Health's Arizona General Hospital, we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health, social and support services in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. As part of our team, you will provide clinical expertise, support, and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. Also, you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness. 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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