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Patient Care Technician PreOp PACU

HonorHealth
United States, Arizona, Mesa
1301 South Crismon Road (Show on map)
Jul 17, 2026
Primary City/State: Four Peaks Medical Center - 1301 S Crismon Rd Mesa, AZ 85209 Category: Healthcare Support Shift: Day Department: OR Preop/PACU Join our PreOp/PACU team and play an important role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey. This position cares for a diverse patient population ranging from outpatient procedures to higher-acuity and critical care surgical patients across 7 PreOp bays and 12 PACU bays. The Patient Care Technician will assist with transporting patients to and from PreOp, PACU, and inpatient rooms, obtain vital signs, help prepare patients for surgery (including gown changes, skin prep, and other procedures taught on the unit), assist nurses with patient care tasks, and provide calm, compassionate support to patients and their families. In PACU, responsibilities include helping patients settle comfortably after surgery, connecting monitors, providing comfort measures such as warm blankets and ice chips, and supporting unit cleanliness and stocking during downtime. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to surgical services and trauma care while working closely with a collaborative team. The schedule is ideal for nursing students or individuals interested in advancing their healthcare careers, offering valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced procedural environment with opportunities for learning, patient interaction, and professional growth. This position is afull-time Day shift working with 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM-2:30 PM. Discover what makes HonorHealth a great place to work and grow in your career-watch our video here: https://honorhealth.staging.jibeapply.com/ Great care starts with great people. (Like you.) At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area. Responsibilities: JOB SUMMARY Provides patient related care tasks based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in his/her independent unit. Assists, observes, and reports patient changes to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation relative to the care delivered. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides and collaborates direct patient care services under the direct supervisor of a licensed caregiver. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and implementation of selected portions of the patient care plan as directed under supervisor of nurse. Assists, observes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation in relation to the care delivered. Addresses and/or directs questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED Required EXPERIENCE Other Completion of Block 1 in Nursing OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) OR 6 months of experience in the healthcare setting within the last year Required 6 months in acute care experience. Preferred LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certification Preferred Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) - License Emergency Medical Tech Preferred We're all in for your career.