Ortho Patient Care Tech — Compassionate Team Support

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) retirement plan with employer 3

Generous PTO

Career development and continuing eduk

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Ortho at the DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Michigan. The PCT provides essential patient care support under RN supervision, assisting with daily living activities and comfort measures to enhance the patient experience.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, continuous improvement, and patient safety. A HS diploma or GED and completion of an approved PCA/PCT, CNA, MA, EMT, or phlebotomy program are required or preferred,

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of PCA/PCT, CNA, MA, EMT, or phlebotomy training with 6 months direct patient care preferred.
• Additional nursing-related education welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Work under RN supervision to assist with direct and indirect patient care.
• Report changes in patient conditions to the RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, toileting).
• Follow department policies and infection control standards.
• Provide compassionate, respectful care and protect patient privacy.
• Perform basic clerical duties as needed (phones, greet patients).
• Engage in ongoing education and maintain competencies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Caregiving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from a school of practical nursing

Certified PCA/PCT Program

Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training

Medical Assistant Program

EMT program

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Ortho at the DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Michigan. The PCT provides essential patient care support under RN supervision, assisting with daily living activities and comfort measures to enhance the patient experience.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, continuous improvement, and patient safety. A HS diploma or GED and completion of an approved PCA/PCT, CNA, MA, EMT, or phlebotomy program are required or preferred,