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Description
Patient Care Technician-Full Time-Days
Northwest Healthcare Tucson - Tucson, AZ
Job Title: Patient Care Technician-Full Time-Days
Position: Provides high-quality, patient-centered care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
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City: Tucson
State: AZ
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Job Responsibilities
- Assists nursing staff in delivering care and performing delegated basic patient care services.
- Ensures a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
- Collects and records patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts.
- Reports findings to the RN/LPN/LVN.
- Supports patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care.
- Assists with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and using mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
- Collects urine and stool samples and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks.
- Documents and reports results to the RN/LPN/LVN.
- Communicates patient information effectively to the care team.
- Adapts to change and maintains professionalism in all interactions.
- Maintains a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
- Participates in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.
- May be required to maintain continuous visual observation of the patient.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols.
Preferred Skills
- Not specified
Requirements
Experience: 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program preferred.
Education:
License & Certification:
- BCLS - Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire required.
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) preferred.
Schedule:
- Not specified
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
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Supplemental Pay
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Special Notes
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Facility Details
Name: Northwest Healthcare Tucson
Description: Not Specified
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- Not specified
Mission: Not Specified
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
02/20/2026
Posted:
11/20/2025
