Patient Care Tech
OverviewHello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:The Patient Care Technician performs patient related care tasks (direct care bathing oral care feeding).
Assists patients with activities of daily living and provides direct patient care under supervision of Nurse.
Obtains and records patient vital signs.
Monitors and records daily intake and output.
Obtains specimens including non-invasive body fluids and blood specimens.
Monitors and performs actions to decrease patient length of stay including but not limited to: use of computerized Bed Tracking System performing timely designated discharge duties and communicating discharge information to appropriate staff.
Assists Physician/Nurse with diagnostic tests clinical procedures and other tasks as requested.
Communicates patient needs and observed/reported changes in patient condition to supervising Nurse or Physician.
Documents all interactions in patient's medical record. The PCT may assist nursing in the retrieval and delivering of medications per the unit standard.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18000 over five years while part-time employees can receive up to $9000. Advanced Practice Providers and Faculty Physicians can receive up to $90000 if full-time and hired within a year of completing their residency or fellowship. Part-time providers can receive up to $45000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!QualificationsMinimum:
Completion of nursing assistant program or EMT program or completion of first block of nursing program.
High School Diploma or GED
Licensure:
AZ Certified Nursing Assistant/Licensed Nursing Assistant Basic AZ EMT license OR Completion of first block of nursing school.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification - Nat'l
Pay Range$18.38 - $25.28 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.