Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Step Down

Tenet Healthcare; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare Corporation's DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is seeking a part-time nursing assistant to support the care team. You will assist with activities of daily living, report changes to the registered nurse, and help deliver compassionate care to patients.

Colleagues must adhere to hospital policies, maintain confidentiality, and participate in ongoing training. This role operates night shifts at the Commerce Township location, contributing to excellent patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing OR completion of one of the listed programs.
• Completion of PCA/PCT, CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT, or phlebotomy training; six months direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with care team to ensure quality of care and positive staff relations.
• Performs basic patient care activities under RN direction and reports condition changes.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Follows departmental policies and safety, infection control standards.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and explains procedures within training scope.
• Performs general clerical duties as needed (phones, greeting patients).
• Engages in workshops and training to maintain competencies.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Basic patient care

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Practical nursing program or equivalent

PCA/PCT program

Certified Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

EMT program

Phlebotomy training 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 apply today and 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.

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

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• 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 are not limited to those marked with an asterisk.

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. 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

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. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Job Details

Job: Nursing

Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan

Facility: DMC Huron Valley‑Sinai Hospital

Job Type: Part Time

Shift Type: Night