What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Per Diem - Day Shift position at Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson East?
Overview
Position: Patient Care Technician (PCT)/ Nursing Assistant
Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson East
Schedule: PRN/Per Diem, 12-hour shifts - Day Shift
Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. As a critical illness recovery hospital, we help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and our Patient Care Technicians (PCT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.
Why Join Us:
- Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
- Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Perform services for patients including bathing using basin-less bath products, oral hygiene, oral feeding and care of hair
- Participate in hourly rounds
- Transport patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary, and assist transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs
- Maintain the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals and wheelchairs
- Keep patients’ rooms in clean and orderly condition
- Maintain unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED OR relevant work experience (3 years)
- Requires hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant or experience in a related field (i.e. medical assistant, actively enrolled RN student)
- BLS is required within 90 days of hire
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans