<p>Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona — Southern Arizona's longest continually operating hospital, founded in 1880 — is recruiting a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its Recovery unit. This hands-on clinical support role works directly under the supervision of Registered Nurses and LPNs at a recognized destination medical center known for its Heart & Vascular Institute, advanced stroke care, emergency services, wound care, and bariatric surgery. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 is available for eligible candidates, making this an attractive entry point into a high-acuity, mission-driven hospital environment in one of the Southwest's most livable cities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Recovery unit position at a full-service acute care hospital with specialized service lines including cardiovascular surgery, stroke care, emergency care, wound care, and bariatric surgery</li> <li>Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute — a regional destination for minimally invasive heart and vascular procedures</li> <li>PCT works under direct supervision of RNs and LPNs, functioning within a structured Relationship-Based Care model</li> <li>Clinical responsibilities include vital signs measurement, pulse oximetry, intake and output monitoring, and weight measurement using standing, sling, bed, or chair scales</li> <li>Procedural scope includes application and removal of anti-embolism stockings, sequential compression devices, and Buck's traction (following initial RN/PT application)</li> <li>Skin integrity monitoring and SKIN bundle care protocols are core to the daily workflow</li> <li>Role operates in a secure department with access to medication storage areas</li> <li>Patient rounding performed according to unit-specific guidelines with emphasis on timely response to patient needs and proactive communication with the nursing team</li> <li>Established hospital with 140+ years of continuous operation and strong regional reputation in Southern Arizona</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED required</li> <li>Completion of a PCT training program, CNA training program, or equivalent clinical training required</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Current CNA licensure preferred</li> <li>Prior hospital or healthcare-related experience preferred; working knowledge of the hospital environment is a plus</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson is a vibrant, sun-drenched city of nearly 550,000 nestled in the Sonoran Desert at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains, offering year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and rock climbing in Saguaro National Park and Mount Lemmon. The city combines a low cost of living relative to other major Arizona metros with a rich cultural scene, a thriving food and arts community, and the energy of a major research university. Phoenix is approximately 110 miles north, providing easy access to a major metropolitan hub while Tucson itself maintains a distinct, relaxed Southwest character that draws clinicians seeking quality of life alongside meaningful work.</p>