Patient Care Technician Extended Observation

John C Lincoln - 250 E Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020
Full-time
Posted Nov 13, 2026

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Skills

CPR
Patient Care

Job description

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John C Lincoln - 250 E Dunlap Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020 Category:

Healthcare Support Shift:

Day Department:

Medical/Surgical Unit-6W-Extended Observation This Extended Observation unit is a fast-paced, 36-bed environment caring for a diverse population of adult and geriatric patients, with occasional adolescent patients due to the hospital’s Level 1 Trauma Center status. The unit combines Med/Surg, remote telemetry, and extended observation care, with patients typically staying 3–4 days and experiencing frequent admissions, discharges, and transitions in care. Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) play an integral role on the team, supporting approximately 10 patients on average while assisting with vital signs, activities of daily living, admissions and discharges, unit secretary responsibilities, and other clerical needs. PCTs work closely alongside nurses to provide coordinated, hands-on patient care in a highly collaborative environment. This is a great opportunity for a proactive, team-oriented go-getter who enjoys staying busy, takes initiative, and is comfortable working in a dynamic setting with frequent patient turnover.

This position is a full-time Day shift working 3-12 hour shifts from 6:00 AM–6:30 PM.

We offer self-scheduling for shift and weekend coverage. Scheduled workdays may vary, as there are no set or fixed days. Weekend and Holiday Rotations are required in this role. Weekend shift differentials are offered, along with evening and night shift differentials where applicable.

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Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

Provides patient related care tasks based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in his/her independent unit. Assists, observes, and reports patient changes to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation relative to the care delivered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•Provides and collaborates direct patient care services under the direct supervisor of a licensed caregiver. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and implementation of selected portions of the patient care plan as directed under supervisor of nurse.

•Assists, observes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation in relation to the care delivered.

•Addresses and/or directs questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members.

•Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

•High School Diploma or GED Required

EXPERIENCE

•Other Completion of Block 1 in Nursing OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) OR 6 months of experience in the healthcare setting within the last year Required

•6 months in acute care experience. Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

•Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required

•Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certification Preferred

•Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) - License Emergency Medical Tech Preferred

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