Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its Cardiac unit — a direct support role working under the supervision of Registered Nurses and LPNs to deliver hands-on, relationship-based patient care. St. Joseph's is a full-service acute care hospital established in 1961, home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the Carondelet Neurological Institute, and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center, with dedicated cardiology and orthopedics service lines. This is a strong opportunity for a CNA or PCT-trained professional who wants to grow within a high-acuity, mission-driven hospital environment in one of the Southwest's most livable cities.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Cardiac unit placement within a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center hospital — high-acuity, multi-specialty environment
- Works within a Relationship-Based Care model, with an emphasis on intentional, patient-centered interactions and culturally competent care
- Performs vital signs measurement, pulse oximetry, intake and output monitoring, and multi-method weight measurement (standing, sling, bed, and chair scales)
- Provides full activities-of-daily-living (ADL) support: hygiene, mobility assistance, oral and denture care, bathing, and feeding
- Applies and manages anti-embolism stockings, sequential compression devices (SCDs), and Buck's traction (following initial RN/PT application)
- Conducts skin integrity monitoring and implements SKIN bundle care protocols under RN/LPN direction
- Performs structured patient rounding per unit-specific guidelines; prepares rooms for new admissions and responds to patient requests in a timely manner
- Works in a secure department with controlled access to medication storage areas
- Supported by a multidisciplinary team across cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, stroke, emergency medicine, and labor and delivery service lines
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
- Minimum one (1) year of patient care experience required
- Current CNA licensure preferred
- Prior hospital or healthcare setting experience preferred; familiarity with hospital environment is a plus
About the Community
Tucson is a vibrant, sun-drenched city of nearly one million residents nestled in the Sonoran Desert, offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living well below most major metros. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy year-round hiking, cycling, and climbing in Saguaro National Park, Mount Lemmon, and the surrounding mountain ranges, while the University of Arizona anchors a lively arts, dining, and cultural scene. Tucson sits roughly 60 miles north of the Mexican border and about 115 miles southeast of Phoenix, providing easy access to a major metropolitan hub while retaining a distinct, relaxed Southwestern character.