Patient Care Technician - Med Surg Humphreys
Company: Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview The PCT, including all
hospital units and departments and the Float/Flex Pool PCT, under
the supervision of the charge nurse, clinical manager, and/or
director, is responsible for assisting in patient care,
documentation and supply management. PCTs keep the unit supplied,
clean, and organized. Additionally, the PCT may function in an
office assistant role and answer the telephone, answer questions
within their capabilities the patient or their support individuals
may have, and perform data entry and data collection. The PCT in
the discharge unit is for assisting discharged patients,
coordinating discharge logistics and assisting patients in
utilizing resources and accessing health related services. The PCT
in the Labor Delivery and Post Partum Breastfeeding Center does not
provide direct patient care. The PCT follows all policies and
procedures of Northern Arizona Healthcare. They perform or assist
with procedures that fall within the scope of practice of a PCT,
and work closely with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
The PCT may be caring for infants, children, adolescents, adults
and geriatrics populations. The Float/Flex Pool PCT may be asked to
work on any unit in the hospital that is in need of a PCT, change
departments during a shift or be asked to work as a Patient Safety
Attendant based on need whereupon the PCT duties will cease if
assigned to sit 1:1 with a patient; and must complete the same
required documentation as a PSA. Call will be required for the
Float/Flex Pool PCT. This position's location is on site only.
Responsibilities Patient Care * Maintains department cleanliness
including following procedures for clean up after treatments. *
Assists with transfer of patient with restrictions in weight
bearing or impairment of motor status. * Assists with patient
transfers to or from wheelchairs as needed. * Assists patients with
donning/doffing compression garments as needed. * Observes patient
for skin integrity and report any problem areas to supervising
clinicians. * May assist with removal of catheters and IVs and also
assist with phlebotomy within scope of practice. * Prioritizes and
problem solves to meet changes in patient status/condition. *
Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to
ensure staffing patterns meet appropriate skill necessary for
quality patient care. * Quickly and accurately assesses patient
care needs. * Serves as a resource, assists other staff in caring
for patients, assists physician with order entry into EMR as
needed. * Assists with dressing removal as assigned by supervising
clinician. * Assists patients with activities of daily living such
as toileting as needed. * Assists patients with mobility under the
direction of supervising clinician including but not limited to
therapeutic exercises. * Follows guidelines for safety with regard
to isolation precautions and all policies/procedures dealing with
blood borne pathogens. Discharge PCT * Assists patients in and out
of vehicles as needed. * Supports and reinforces discharge
instructions. * Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and
community agencies. * Uses the EMR for documentation and
communication purposes. * Assists with securing DME as necessary.
Labor Delivery Post Partum Breastfeeding Center * Breastpump rental
program bookkeeping (ie invoices for payment), run payment for
breastpump rental, invoice monthly or quarterly pumps that are
rented, track billing of rental and maintain copies of rental
contracts and End of Month billing, log of receipts to accounting .
* Contact patients regarding breastpump rental and billing and
manage Breastpump rental system. * Ereq order supplies
breastfeeding center and nursery. * Liaison with Breastpump
supplies and Breastpump company. * Clean and restock breastpumps to
breastfeeding center. * Telephone triage with families regarding
breastfeeding. * Maintain department cleanliness. * Assists in
transporting equipment and supplies. Administrative * Answers,
evaluates and prioritizes incoming administrative line telephone
calls, communicates effectively with callers obtaining complete and
accurate information to determine the need(s) of the caller. *
Assists in orientation and training of new PCT staff. * Works to
ensure best practice among colleagues. * Maintains unit documents .
* Maintains charts and copies charts as requested. * Assists charge
nurse with clerical duties. * Documents objective patient data and
the care they provide. Documents reporting of abnormal findings to
supervising clinician. Education * Demonstrates understanding of
the Unit's Standards of Care and Practice and Administrative
Policies as well as being able to locate Policy and Procedures
manual on the assigned unit. * Focuses on personal development
areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers
and students. * Demonstrates and utilizes the guidelines of care
and practice via the nursing process, and in accordance with
Arizona State Board of Nursing Laws and Regulations, being able to
perform at a fully competent level. Compliance/Safety * Responsible
for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion
through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training
programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment
for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing
work in a safe manner. * Stays current and complies with state and
federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the
employee's area of responsibility. * If required for the position,
ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid
prior to expiration dates. * Completes all company mandatory
modules and required job-specific training in the specified time
frame. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED-
Required Certification & Licensures Current, unrestricted CNA or
LNA license in the State of Arizona- Required Basic Life Support
(BLS - American Heart Association)- Required Fingerprint Clearance:
If employee does not have an Arizona LNA license: - Fingerprint
Clearance Card - Required upon hire -or- - Fingerprint Clearance
Card application number - Fingerprint Clearance Card required
within 90 days from date of hire Employee will obtain and maintain
appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their
departmental leader. Experience For Discharge PCT: - Demonstrates
ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team and community
agencies with patient care and care management. - Demonstrates
ability to utilize the EMR for documentation and communication
purposes. - Possesses and demonstrates knowledge of available
community resources. - Demonstrates an understanding of
post-discharge resource planning. Healthcare is a rapidly changing
environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of
patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized
across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues
must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using
computers and basic software programs.
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