Patient Care Technician; PCT - Med Surg Job Marquette area,Michigan USA,Healthcare

Position: Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg

Job Description - Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg )

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 and health‑care dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program and Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder childcare, auto and 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 works under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCA skills and abilities. The PCA reports all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.

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, teamwork and the mission, vision and values of the DMC.

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.

Assists patients in activities of daily living by feeding, bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene regimes.

Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety, environmental and infection control standards.

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.

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.

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.

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

High school diploma or GED.

Graduation from a school of practical nursing OR

Completion of one of the following:

A Certified PCA/PCT Program.
A Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training.
A Medical Assistant Program.
An EMT program.
A phlebotomy training program. With six (6) months direct patient care experience, preferred.

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…


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