Patient Care Associate Rehab Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

80d

About The Position

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 is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCA skills and abilities. Typical duties include, but are not limited to such things as patient care needs, transporting patients, specimens and/or supplies. The PCA will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a school of practical nursing or completion of a Certified PCA/PCT Program, Certified Nurse Assistant Program, Medical Assistant Program, EMT program, or phlebotomy training program.
• At least 2 years of work experience as a patient care associate/tech in an inpatient setting.
• Preferred six (6) months direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities.
• Work under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with patient care needs.
• Transport patients, specimens, and/or supplies.
• Report deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees