Patient Care Tech II (PCT) - Oncology

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

HSAs/FSAs

Job summary

The Hospitals of Providence East Campus in El Paso, TX is seeking a Patient Care Tech II to join our night shift team on a per diem basis. You will support nursing staff with patient comfort, hygiene, vital signs, and basic care, ensuring a respectful and safe environment for patients.

Qualifications include a nursing assistant program and BLS, CPI certification within 90 days of hire; high school diploma or GED required. Prior acute care experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum experience: None; 6-month acute care and/or clinical experience preferred.
• Required licenses/certifications: Nursing assistant program; CPR/BLS certification; CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Required skills: Ability to use computer driven patient care equipment; strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing service personnel with patient care activities and comfort needs.
• Assist with personal hygiene, vital signs, and bed linens.
• Serve meal trays and provide between-meal nourishment; maintain supply cleanliness and readiness.

Skills

Care equipment

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Night

Job Type: Per Diem

The Patient Care Tech II assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens. May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store, and prepare other supplies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Required- High School Diploma or GED

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Required-None
• Preferred-6-month acute care and/or previous clinical experience

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a nursing assistant program
• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
  if American Red Cross, must obtain American Heart Association within 60-days of hire
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification within 90-days of hire/transfer

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

• Preferred: Prior basic experience performing clerical or customer service duties with prior HUC training/experience in a clinical setting
• Ability to use computer driven patient care equipment
• Has effective interpersonal and communication skills
  

Organization Description

The Hospitals of Providence have faithfully been serving our community since 1902. Generations of families have chosen our hospitals to be a steward of health in the El Paso community. Our five hospitals include a childrens hospital committed to providing the care patients need, when they need it. Today, the Hospitals of Providence are comprised of our region's most trusted hospitals, each dedicated to meeting our families specific healthcare needs. Join our team!

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