Job Summary and 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.

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, upon hire Emergency Medical Technician: AZ, orCertified Nursing Assistant: AZ,American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate

Preferred

1 to 3 years Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting 

Where You'll Work
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center: A Legacy of Humankindness

Located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital with a rich history of providing health, social, and support services since 1895. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, our mission of caring for the poor and underserved continues to be a driving force in everything we do.

We are a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research. Our hospital is home to several internationally renowned institutes, including the Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, the Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, and the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. We also feature a verified Level I Trauma Center and are a respected center for high-risk obstetrics and other specialized medical services.

Consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report for neurology and neurosurgery, St. Joseph's is a sought-after destination for complex cases from around the world. We are proud to be a teaching hospital in a strategic alliance with Creighton University School of Medicine and Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Join us and grow your career with a team that has been consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.