Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Med Surg

Returning Applicant or New Applicant?; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Career development

HSA

EAP

Pet insurance

Discount programs

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for Med Surg to support the patient care team under RN supervision. You will perform basic patient care, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a compassionate, safe environment for patients, families, and staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to policies, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification or training programs in PCA/PCT, CNA, MA, EMT, or phlebotomy preferred.
• Six months direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities under RN supervision.
• Provide essential patient care and comfort to patients and families.
• Collaborate with care team to maintain quality of care and safety standards.
• Contribute to clerical tasks as needed and support unit needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Following directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

PCA/PCT certificate program

CNA program

Medical Assistant program

EMT program

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Med Surg

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.

Benefit Statement:

• 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. 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.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.

2. Assists patient in activities of daily living by feeding, bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene regimes. 4. Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control standards.

3. 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. 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.

4. 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. 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. High school diploma or GED.

1. Graduation from a school of practical nursing OR

2. Completion of one of the following:

a. A Certified PCA/PCT Program.

b. A Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training.

c. A Medical Assistant Program.

d. An EMT program.

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

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Job

Nursing Assistants and PCA

Primary Location

MI-Commerce Township

Hospital/Facility

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
Job Type: Full-time
Shift Type: Days

Job Number:

2606003135

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