Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Telemetry

Tenet Healthcare; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Delray Beach, Florida is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician to join our compassionate team. This role involves assisting RNs and LPNs with patient care while also functioning as a unit secretary, performing transcription, data entry, and maintaining patient records.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, previous experience as a Patient Care Technician, and current BLS certification. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous Patient Care Technician experience preferred.
• Must possess current American Heart Association BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN or LPN in patient care and personal care needs.
• Function as a unit secretary handling transcription and data entry.
• Maintain records and handle communication tasks within the unit.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A)

E.M.T.

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Summary

Full Time, Days. Up to $6,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.

A Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting the RN or LPN in patient care and tending to the personal care needs of the patient as directed by the RN or LPN, and functioning as a unit secretary. Unit Secretary duties include transcription and data entry of physician orders, retrieving patient information, maintaining records, answering phones, taking and reporting messages, running errands, delivering specimens and supplies, and ordering and restocking unit supplies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program and employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous Patient Care Technician experience preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A), E.M.T., or documented evidence of successful completion of an accredited nursing school program
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Legal

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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