<p>Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix, AZ is recruiting a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its Cardiac unit — a specialized heart and vascular hospital that has served the greater Phoenix region since 1998. This role places you at the bedside of cardiac and vascular patients, working directly under Registered Nurse supervision to deliver individualized, culture-specific care in one of Arizona's leading dedicated heart hospitals. If you bring acute care experience, EKG familiarity, and a patient-first mindset, this is a high-impact support role within a team that operates at the forefront of cardiac diagnostics and treatment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <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>Dedicated cardiac and vascular specialty hospital — not a general community hospital; all clinical focus is heart and vascular disease diagnosis and treatment</li> <li>Operates with some of the most advanced cardiac equipment and techniques available in the region, with an evidence-based treatment model</li> <li>PCT role embedded in the Cardiac unit, providing direct bedside support to patients undergoing cardiac and vascular care</li> <li>Responsibilities include attending to personal needs and comfort of patients, assisting licensed nursing staff with delegated tasks, and participating in shift and bedside report</li> <li>EKG training required for this unit — cardiac rhythm recognition is a core component of the role</li> <li>Works under direct RN supervision with pre-established clinical guidelines; reports to a Registered Nurse or unit supervisor</li> <li>Participates in regional, facility, department, and unit quality and performance initiatives</li> <li>Highly trained, subspecialty-focused clinical team with active research and innovation in cardiac and vascular care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED required; a valid CNA or PCA/PCT certificate is an acceptable equivalent</li> <li>Minimum one year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting</li> <li>EKG training required for placement in the Cardiac unit</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with patients, visitors, and the multidisciplinary care team</li> <li>Working knowledge of patient rights, aseptic and sterile technique, and infection control best practices</li> <li>Basic computer skills required; excellent customer service orientation expected</li> <li>Preferred: Active CNA or LNA certification from the Arizona State Board of Nursing</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, offering a low cost of living relative to comparable major cities, year-round sunshine, and an exceptional outdoor lifestyle — from desert hiking and mountain biking in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve to world-class golf and resort amenities. The city features a vibrant arts and dining scene, highly rated suburban school districts, and convenient access to Sedona, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon for weekend escapes. For clinicians seeking warm weather, urban energy, and room to grow professionally, Phoenix consistently ranks among the most desirable relocation destinations in the country.</p>