Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

HSA & healthcare spending accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident and critical illness ins.

Long term care insurance

Elder care and childcare support

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to join the care services team. You will perform technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, reporting deviations to the RN.

The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams and adherence to care standards. The position supports activities of daily living and participates in ongoing skill development while maintaining confidentiality and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing or equivalent is required.
• Completion of one of the listed PCA/PCT programs or related nursing support training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with care team to ensure quality of care.
• Performs basic patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Reports changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Follows policies, safety and infection control standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and answers questions from patients and families.
• Performs general clerical duties as needed.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and competencies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from a school of practical nursing

Certified PCA/PCT Program

Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training

Medical Assistant Program

EMT program

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

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.

• 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.*
• 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.*
• Assists patient in activities of daily living by feeding, bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene regimes.*
• Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control standards. *
• 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. *
• 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.*
• 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. *
• 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

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing OR
• Completion of one of the following:
• A Certified PCA/PCT Program.
• A Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training.
• A Medical Assistant Program.
• An EMT program.
• 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.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Job: Nursing

Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan

Facility: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

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.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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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.