Patient Care Tech II (PCT) - Telemetry

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in El Paso, TX is seeking a Full Time Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff by attending to patient personal needs, hygiene, and comfort. You will take vital signs, change linens, and help with meals and mobility under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing supplies, cleaning equipment, documenting observations, and communicating effectively with patients and team members. Required CNA program completion and CPR/BLS; CPI training within 90 days may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing assistant program.
• Experience or training in patient care support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, appetite, and comfort.
• Take vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Change bed linens, serve meals, and assist with mobility.
• Help prepare supplies and maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
• Document observations and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Vital signs

Hygiene assistance

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer 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