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Primary City/State Sun City West, Arizona Department Name PCU-4D-Hosp Work Shift Night Job Category Clinical Care Hire-on bonus of $3,000 available for Certified/Licensed CNA/LNA's. Great careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members. Apply today. Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center is dedicated to a high-tech, high-touch philosophy of care that has kept us a top healthcare choice in the Northwest Valley for more than 20 years. We are deeply committed to providing the highest quality clinical care along with an excellent patient care experience. As a Patient Care Technician on our Progressive Care Unit, you will get to work in a fun place with a strong, cohesive team that are close and who work together to impact their own environment. You will provide routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. You will be responsible for on‑going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provide a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department. You will be a valued member of our team and be part of strong team collaboration. Schedule Full‑time (3,12's). Night shift 7:00 PM–7:30 AM. Weekend rotations are required. Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18% night shift differential when applicable. Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services. Position Summary This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. It is responsible for on‑going patient data collection and documentation in the medical records and provides a variety of unit support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing unit/department. Core Functions Provides assistance in activities of daily living and completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and providing assistance with nutritional intake as needed. Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with unit/facility policy and standards of care. Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care. Assists in the transportation of patient specimens. Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patient’s health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided. Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and according to state scope of practice; procedures may include blood draws, Foley catheter removal, EKGs, and EKG monitoring. Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit‑specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional. Performs receptionist/clerical duties to support overall operating efficiency and effective flow of communication and information throughout the department. Participates in the resolution of customer problems or collects necessary data and follows through to appropriate person for problem resolution. Maintains a complete patient record with admission, transfer, and discharge information, progress notes, and consent forms. Ensures that all reports and chart forms are scanned or filed into the patient’s record. Ensures that charting forms are labeled and accessible if they are needed. Maintains adequate supplies of frequently used, patient education materials. Assists in the ordering of patient specimens. May transcribe and process physician orders effectively using the electronic medical record. Maintains adequate levels of office, dietary, and medical supplies and completes requisition forms when supplies need to be ordered. Reconciles supply order upon delivery. Monitors and tracks the use and whereabouts of electronic equipment such as patient ID scanners and laptop computers. Ensures that all are accounted for and in working order. Based on area of assignment may assist with transporting patients, including pre‑operative and immediate post‑operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover. This position works under supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast‑paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility, as well as patients, families and physicians. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Current BLS certification required. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice required for new hires and transfers. 1 year of medical clerical experience preferred, preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior customer service experience. Excellent organizational skills, effective human relations and communication skills, and working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy required. Depending on department assignment, a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG or EEG test with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias and epileptiform activity is required. Successful completion of an approved unit basic electrocardiogram interpretation course or electroencephalographic interpretation course, or on‑the‑job training is required. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or BTMC Behavioral must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment. Similar requirement applies to BUMG, BUMCT, BUMCS for children, Banner Home Care/Hospice, Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility, and Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus. Preferred Qualifications Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure preferred in Arizona. Recent healthcare experience preferred. Successful completion of an approved unit secretary program is preferred. Additional Related Education And/or Experience Preferred None EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment. Privacy Policy Privacy Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr

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