*Patient Care Technician Med Surg Part Time Nights MTB

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver essential nursing care across multiple areas, including Emergency and General Nursing Units. The role requires a commitment to quality patient care, emphasizing compliance with certification standards, and is suitable for candidates with relevant clinical experience. Qualified professionals will enhance patient outcomes through their compassionate approach and clinical skills.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical experience in inpatient, emergency department, or skilled nursing settings.
• Current EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, or equivalent certifications required.
• BLS certification and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and intermediate nursing care for an assigned group of patients.
• Care for patients in various units, including Emergency, Surgical, and Pediatric.
• Complete established competencies within the designated introductory period.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Nursing Care

Emergency Response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a nurse aide course, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assisting program

Job description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of an RN, provides basic and intermediate nursing care for an assigned group of patients based on competence.

Patient Care Areas

• General Nursing Units: Care for patients from age 15 years to maturity by clinically competent nursing staff.
• Special Care Areas: Care for patients aged 15 years through adult with high-risk conditions.
• Maternal Child Units:
  • Labor and Delivery: Care for patients with pregnancy-related conditions by staff competent in maternity care.
  • Nursery: Care for newborns until discharge by clinically competent staff.
• Pediatric: Care for patients from neonate through 18 years of age.
• GI Lab Unit: Care for toddlers (starting at 24 months) through adult by competent staff. Chemical Dependency and Psychiatric Units care for adult patients and families with a holistic approach to emotional problems.
• Emergency Unit: Care for patients of all ages, including pediatric, high-risk, and adult patients.
• Surgical Services: Care for patients from neonate to geriatric.

Completes established competencies within the designated introductory period. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or intermediate/higher level Emergency Medical Technician program.
• Preferred Education: Completion of a nurse aide course, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assisting program.
• Minimum Experience: 2 years of clinical experience in inpatient, emergency department, or skilled nursing unit settings.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Current EMT, CNA, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, or EKG Tech certification.
• Required Courses/Certifications (e.g., CPR): BLS certification through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or Military Training Network. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer.

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