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.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 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
- Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute — a regional destination for minimally invasive heart and vascular procedures
- PCT works under direct supervision of RNs and LPNs, functioning within a structured Relationship-Based Care model
- Clinical responsibilities include vital signs measurement, pulse oximetry, intake and output monitoring, and weight measurement using standing, sling, bed, or chair scales
- Procedural scope includes application and removal of anti-embolism stockings, sequential compression devices, and Buck's traction (following initial RN/PT application)
- Skin integrity monitoring and SKIN bundle care protocols are core to the daily workflow
- Role operates in a secure department with access to medication storage areas
- Patient rounding performed according to unit-specific guidelines with emphasis on timely response to patient needs and proactive communication with the nursing team
- Established hospital with 140+ years of continuous operation and strong regional reputation in Southern Arizona
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of a PCT training program, CNA training program, or equivalent clinical training required
- Current CPR certification required
- Current CNA licensure preferred
- Prior hospital or healthcare-related experience preferred; working knowledge of the hospital environment is a plus
About the Community
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.