Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Ortho

Tenet Healthcare; Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) retirement plan with employer 3

Generous PTO

Career development and continuing eduk

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Ortho at the DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Michigan. The PCT provides essential patient care support under RN supervision, assisting with daily living activities and comfort measures to enhance the patient experience.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, continuous improvement, and patient safety. A HS diploma or GED and completion of an approved PCA/PCT, CNA, MA, EMT, or phlebotomy program are required or preferred,

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of PCA/PCT, CNA, MA, EMT, or phlebotomy training with 6 months direct patient care preferred.
• Additional nursing-related education welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Work under RN supervision to assist with direct and indirect patient care.
• Report changes in patient conditions to the RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, toileting).
• Follow department policies and infection control standards.
• Provide compassionate, respectful care and protect patient privacy.
• Perform basic clerical duties as needed (phones, greet patients).
• Engage in ongoing education and maintain competencies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Caregiving

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

Job Description - Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Ortho (2606003792)

Job Description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Ortho - 2606003792

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. If you’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives,

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 Summary / Responsibilities

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.*
3. 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. *
5. 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.*
7. 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 is 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

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