Patient Care Tech (PCT) - ER

Tenet Healthcare; Nogales (AZ); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Travel stipend

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Resumo da oferta

Tenet Healthcare in Nogales, AZ seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide nursing assistance under the supervision of an RN or LPN. You will prepare rooms, anticipate patient needs, respond quickly to requests, and contribute to a compassionate, respectful patient experience.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, recording I&O, assisting with hygiene and mobility, and reporting changes to the nurse. The role involves skin care and use of support devices as directed.

Qualificações

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; completion of PCT or CNA training program.
• Certification: CPR required.
• Preferred: CNA licensure; hospital experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct nursing care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
• Take and record vital signs and monitor intake/output.
• Assist with activities of daily living: hygiene, mobility, feeding.
• Report patient changes to the RN/LPN promptly.
• Assist with bathing, oral/denture care, and shampooing.
• Help assess skin integrity and prevent breakdown; apply supportive devices as directed.
• Apply/remove anti-embolism stockings and sequential-compression devices.
• Assist with Buck's traction after initial RN/PT setup; follow SKIN bundle care.

Conhecimentos

CPR

PCT training

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

PCT/CNA training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Anyone traveling more than 60 miles one way to Holy Cross is eligible for a travel stipend of $60 per day.

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,500 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.

Specific Nursing Care

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.

Vital Signs and Monitoring

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.