Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts / Flexible SSA

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long term care / dependent coverage

Job summary

Nacogdoches Medical Center, part of Tenet Healthcare, is seeking a patient care support role to render basic care and support to patients on the unit. The role involves vital signs, assisting nurses, and ensuring patient comfort throughout the healthcare journey.

Minimum CNA/Nurse Aide experience or active nursing student status, with BLS certification. Non-exempt employment with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities offered by Tenet Healthcare.

Qualifications

• CNA/Nurse Aide experience or currently attending a school of nursing.
• Required Certification: BLS
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Responsibilities

• Renders basic patient care in an assigned unit and assists the professional nurse.
• Takes and records vital signs and observes, reports, and records patient condition.
• Obtains specimens and administers other treatments; operates or assists in operating mechanical devices.
• Meets physical comfort needs of patient; reports emergencies and administers emergency treatment.

Job description

Overview

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.

At Nacogdoches Medical Center, 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
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & 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 & childcare, auto & home insurance

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

Job Summary

Renders basic patient care to patients in an assigned unit and assists the professional nurse; takes and records vital signs and observes, reports, and records patient condition; obtains specimens and administers other treatments; operates or assists in operating various mechanical devices; meets physical comfort needs of patient; reports emergencies and administers emergency treatment.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Minimum Experience: CNA, Nurse Aide Experience, or currently attending a school of nursing.

Required Certification: BLS

Required Licensure: None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary Grade:

** Note – Required certifications are to be completed by 3 months of employment.

Organization Description

Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!

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