Patient Care Technician

Hello Humankindness

Where You'll Make a Difference: St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center

Imagine a place where cutting-edge healthcare meets genuine compassion. A place where innovation isn't just a buzzword, but the foundation for how we deliver care. That place is St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center, and we're looking for passionate individuals like you to join our growing family.

Located conveniently off Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, St. Joseph's Westgate is a centerpiece of Dignity Health’s exciting West Valley expansion. This is your chance to be at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to healthcare delivery, built on the vision of "Partnering with patients, physicians, employees and communities to improve the health of all we serve."

What sets us apart?

• A Culture of Partnership and Humankindness: At Westgate, you'll be part of a team that truly believes in collaboration. We actively partner with patients and physicians to craft a seamless continuum of care, embodying Dignity Health’s powerful "humankindness movement" in every interaction. 
• Innovating for the Future: Our state-of-the-art, 60,000 square foot, 24 bed inpatient hospital is built for tomorrow’s healthcare needs. Westgate is designed with patient safety, satisfaction, and medical efficiency in mind. 
• The Power of a World-Class Network: Westgate is connected to the profound expertise of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. This means access to a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research, including internationally renowned institutions like the Barrow Neurological Institute and a Level I Trauma Center. 
• Opportunity for Growth: With future plans for expansion, your career at Westgate will evolve alongside us. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare in the West Valley.

If you're looking for more than just a job – if you want to be part of a team that’s redefining healthcare with compassion, innovation, and a commitment to partnership – then St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center is where you belong. Come make a tangible difference in the lives of our patients and community. 

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.

• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies
• Assists in patient/equipment preparation
• Performs follow-up actions as directed
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols
• Prepares patients for transportation to other departments/areas

Required

• Completion of nursing assistant program, or EMT program, or completion of first block of nursing program
• Emergency Medical Technician: AZ
• Certified Nursing Assistant: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR