Patient Care Technician PCU Per Diem Nights

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in El Paso is seeking a Patient Care Tech I to assist nursing staff with vital patient care activities, including personal hygiene and comfort needs. This entry-level role requires a high school diploma and certifications in Basic Life Support and Crisis Prevention Intervention, with opportunities for candidates starting their careers in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Prior experience in clerical or customer service duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing personnel with patient care activities.
• Takes vital signs and assists with personal hygiene.

Skills

Computer driven patient care equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Patient Care Tech I assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens. May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store, and prepare other supplies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

Qualifications

Education:

• Required- High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Required-None
• Preferred-Acute care and/or previous clinical experience

Certifications:

• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)
  ifAmerican Red Cross, must obtain American Heart Association within 60-days of hire
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification within 90-days of hire/transfer

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Preferred: Prior basic experience performing clerical or customer service duties with prior HUC training/experience in a clinical setting
• Ability to use computer driven patient care equipment
  

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Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.