Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its Cardiac unit — a hands-on, bedside support role embedded within a full-service acute care hospital that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and dedicated cardiology program. Working under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN, the PCT delivers relationship-based, patient-centered care across activities of daily living, vital sign monitoring, and clinical support tasks. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 makes this an especially strong entry point for candidates ready to grow within a high-acuity hospital environment.
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
- Cardiac unit placement within a hospital that houses a dedicated cardiology program alongside orthopedics, stroke, and emergency medicine service lines
- Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center on campus — high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment
- Home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center, providing subspecialty exposure
- Spacious labor and delivery units and a full range of acute care services established since 1961
- PCT works within a secure department with controlled access to medication storage areas
- Relationship-Based Care model guides all patient interactions — intentional, culturally competent, and patient-focused
- Scope of practice includes vital signs, pulse oximetry, intake and output measurement, weight measurement (standing, sling, bed, and chair scales), anti-embolism stocking application, sequential compression device management, Buck's traction removal, and SKIN bundle care
- Patient rounding performed according to unit-specific guidelines with direct reporting of condition changes to supervising RN or LPN
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of a PCT training program, CNA training program, or equivalent 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 Arizona's second-largest city, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by five mountain ranges — offering year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and birding in Saguaro National Park. The city blends a vibrant arts and food scene with a relatively low cost of living compared to Phoenix, and is home to the University of Arizona, which contributes a diverse, educated, and culturally rich community. Tucson's warm climate, affordable housing, and proximity to the Mexican border give it a distinctive Southwest character that draws clinicians seeking both professional opportunity and quality of life.