Patient Care Tech (PCT) - ED

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $1250

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct nursing care under RN/LPN supervision. Responsibilities include preparing rooms, measuring vitals, assisting with ADLs, and ensuring a clean, comfortable environment with compassionate, culturally competent care.

The role emphasizes observation, timely reporting of changes, and support for patients and families. Requires a High School diploma or GED with PCT/CNA training and CPR certification; preferred

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus PCT/CNA training and CPR certification.
• Willingness to work in a hospital setting with patient care duties.
• Ability to measure vital signs and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).

Responsibilities

• Prepare hospital rooms for new admissions and anticipate patient needs.
• Provide nursing care under RN/LPN direction and ensure hygiene, mobility and feeding support.
• Measure and record vital signs and fluid intake/output; monitor patient status.
• Observe skin integrity and assist with positioning to prevent breakdown; apply anti-embolism stockings and devices.

Skills

CPR

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT/CNA training

Job description

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $1250 Bonus Based on Eligibility

Position Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides specific nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The PCT is required to provide an excellent patient experience consistent with Relationship-Based Care. Prepare hospital room for new admission. Anticipate patient needs. Respond to patient requests in a timely and appropriate manner. Perform patient rounding according to unit-specific guidelines. Provide care that is intentional and patient-focused. Ensure that environment is orderly and comfortable. Approach patients and families with compassion and offer emotional support. Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and professionalism. Recognize and respect cultural and spiritual differences and demonstrate culturally competent care. Works in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored. Provide specific nursing care under the direction of an RN or LPN and ensure that activities of daily living are provided; including hygiene, mobility, and feeding. Measure and record vital signs. Monitor and record intake and output measurement. Measure oxygenation with pulse oximetry. Obtain weight using standing, sling, bed, or chair scale. Report patient complaints of pain. Report observations of changes in patient's conditions such as vital signs and level of consciousness to an RN or LPN in a timely manner. Perform or assist with bathing, oral/denture care and shampooing. Observe for changes in skin integrity and ensure that patients receive adequate position changes to prevent skin breakdown. Measure for, apply, and remove anti-embolism stockings. Apply and remove sequential-compression devices. Apply and remove Buck's traction after initial application by RN or PT. Provide care, as directed by the RN/LPN according to the SKIN bundle.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.). Has completed PCT training, CNA training or equivalent training program. Licensure/Certifications: CPR

Preferred Requirements

Experience: Knowledge of hospital environment desired. Previous hospital and/or health care related experience preferred. Licensure/Certifications: Current CNA Licensure.

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