Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Float Pool

Tenet Healthcare; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Glendale, AZ seeks a Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCA/PCT) to provide individualized patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse. You assist with routine tasks, attend bedside reports, and support unit initiatives.

Required: High School Diploma/GED, CNA or PCA/PCT certificate, CPR certification, and EKG training in selected units. Preferred: one year of experience in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CNA or PCA/PCT certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• EKG training in selected units is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Attend to personal needs and comfort of patients.
• Assist with tasks delegated to nursing assistants.
• Participate in shift and bedside report and support unit initiatives.
• Work under immediate supervision and follow pre-established guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNA certificate

PCA/PCT certificate

EKG training

Job description

Job Summary

Provides individualized, culture-specific patient care by attending to the personal needs and comfort of patients, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists the professional or licensed nurse as delegated in tasks requiring less technical skills. Participates in shift and bedside report. Participates and supports regional, facility, department, and unit initiatives.

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Works under immediate supervision.

Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.

Special Skill:

Excellent customer service skills; basic computer skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors and health care team members.

Knowledge of patient rights, aseptic/sterile technique and infection control best practices.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma/GED or a valid CNA or PCA/PCT Certificate

EKG training in selected units.

Certifications/Licensure: CPR

Preferred Requirements:

Experience: One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting.

Certifications/Licensure: CNA/LNA from the Arizona State Board of Nursing