Patient Care Tech - CommonSpirit Health
CHANDLER, AZ 85224
About the Job
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:The Neuro TELEMETRY Unit at Chandler Regional Medical Center provides care for the adult patient requiring telemetry monitoring. We provide family focused care in a supportive environment. Staffing is based on acuity of the patient, and we have ancillary staff members that help with the care of our patients. All areas of the department work together to provide high quality care to meet and exceed the expectations of our patients while providing a satisfying experience to our patients and their families.
JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a TECHNICIAN INT. - PT. CARE to be part of our dynamic patient care team. Passionate about the health and well-being of our critically ill patients, the PCT will communicate patient needs and observed/reported changes in patient condition to the supervising Nurse or Physician, provide direct patient care which may include, clinical procedures, phlebotomy, diagnostic testing, blood glucose monitoring, collection of specimens, including non-invasive body fluids and blood specimens and assist with other activities of daily living. The PCT may assist nursing in the retrieval and delivering of medications per the unit standard and may prep for invasive procedures per unit protocol.
Minimum:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledgeable in medical terminology.
- Current CNA and/or EMT certification in good standing.
- Current American Heart Association BLS card.
Preferred:
- Two (2) year acute care experience.
- Previous experience with a patient care module or personal computer.