Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg Tele

Tenet Healthcare; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide individualized patient care under supervision. You will assist with basic tasks, support the nursing team, and participate in shift and bedside reports while emphasizing patient rights and infection control.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, CPR certification, and a valid CNA or PCA/PCT. EKG training in selected units is preferred and one year of acute care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED or a valid CNA or PCA/PCT Certificate.
• EKG training in selected units.
• Certifications/Licensure: CPR.

Responsibilities

• Attend to patients' personal needs and comfort under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist the nurse with delegated tasks requiring less technical skills.
• Participate in shift and bedside reports and support unit initiatives.
• Follow instructions and established guidelines; maintain infection control and patient rights.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Education

HS Diploma

CNA certificate

PCA/PCT certificate

Job description

Sign on Bonus: Up to $2500 Bonus Based on Eligibility

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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