Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid PTO

Education opportunities

HSA/FSA

Employee discounts

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support the patient care services team at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township, MI. The PCA performs basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and supports daily living activities, safety, and confidentiality.

You will collaborate with the care team, respond to patient changes, and participate in ongoing training and development to uphold high standards of patient experience and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing or equivalent.
• Completion of one of PCA/PCT, CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT, or phlebotomy programs; 6 months direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care team to ensure quality of care.
• Report changes in patient condition to RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Follow departmental policies and safety standards.
• Explain procedures to patients and families within training scope.
• Perform general clerical duties as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from practical nursing school

PCA/PCT program

Certified Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

EMT program

Phlebotomy program

Job description

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to become a crucial part of our caring team!

Benefit Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Description

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The PCA is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCA skills and abilities. The PCA will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.

1. 1. Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous improvement, team work and the mission, vision and values of the DMC.*
2. 2. Performs a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse. Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse. Assists nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations.*
3. 3. Assists patient in activities of daily living by feeding, bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene regimes.*
4. 4. Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control standards. *
5. 5. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest in patient progress. Answers questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of their training/abilities. Maintains confidentiality. *
6. 6. As required by unit needs, performs general clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to, answering telephones and call lights, greeting patients and visitors.*
7. 7. Enhances personal growth through participation in workshops, educational programs, in-service meetings and reviewing current literature. Shares joint accountability (with the institution) for maintaining competencies. *
8. 8. Performs other tasks as assigned (see task list).*

* The essential functions of this job include but are not limited to those marked with an asterisk.

Qualifications

1. 1. High school diploma or GED.
2. 2. Graduation from a school of practical nursing OR
3. 3. Completion of one of the following:
   1. a. A Certified PCA/PCT Program.
   2. b. A Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training.
   3. c. A Medical Assistant Program.
   4. d. An EMT program.
   5. e. A phlebotomy training program. With six (6) months direct patient care experience, preferred.

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Job: Nursing

Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan

Facility: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

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