Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg

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

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Phoenix is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCA) to provide individualized patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with tasks, participate in shift reports, and support regional and unit initiatives.

Edu: High School Diploma/GED or CNA/PCA/PCT certificate; CPR; EKG training in selected units. Preferred: 1 year of acute care nursing assistant experience and AZ CNA/LNA certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED or CNA/PCA/PCT certificate.
• Certifications: CPR.
• EKG training in selected units.
• Preferred: One year of experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized, culture-specific patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists the professional or licensed nurse with tasks of lower technical skill.
• Participates in shift and bedside reports and unit initiatives.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision and reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED or CNA/PCA/PCT Certificate

Arizona CNA/LNA certification

Tools

EKG training

CPR certification

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

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