Patient Care Tech (PCT) - SCI

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) in Detroit, MI to join the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan team. The PCA provides essential direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, handling patient transport and supply management to support compassionate care.

The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent, completion of a PCA/CNA/MA/EMT or related program, and at least 2 years of inpatient patient care experience, with six months preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of PCA/PCT program or CNA/MA/EMT/phlebotomy program.
• At least 2 years of inpatient patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Transport patients, specimens, and supplies as needed.
• Report deviations from patient parameters to the registered nurse.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

PCA/CNA/MA/EMT/phlebotomy program

Job 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, we encourage you to become a crucial part of our caring team!

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 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. Typical duties include, but are not limited to such things as patient care needs, transporting patients, specimens and/or supplies.

The PCA will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.

Qualifications:

• 1. High school diploma or GED.
• 2. Graduation from a school of practical nursing ...OR...
• 3. 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.
• 4. At least 2 years of work experience as a patient care associate / tech (must be inpatient setting)
• 5. With six (6) months direct patient care experience, preferred.

Facility Description:

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeast Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

EEO Statement:

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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Job: Nursing

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day