Patient Care Tech II (PCT) - Pre-Op

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in El Paso, TX is seeking a Full Time Nursing Assistant to support nursing service personnel in patient care and comfort. Responsibilities include helping with personal hygiene, taking vital signs, and handling linens.

Requirements include completion of a CNA program and CPR certification; CPI certification within 90 days of hire. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient communication, and safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a nursing assistant program.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Ability to use computer driven patient care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, changes bed linens, and supports comfort of patients.
• Serve and collect food trays, provide between-meal nourishment, and assist with feeding as needed.
• Clean, sterilize, store, and prepare other supplies for patient care.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients and staff.

Skills

HUC training

Clerical experience

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Computerized patient care equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full Time, Days

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.

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