Patient Care Tech II (PCT) - ICU

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech II assists nursing service personnel with patient care activities and related services to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort. Duties include assisting with personal hygiene, taking vital signs, changing bed linens, serving and collecting food trays, providing between-meal nourishment, and preparing, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing supplies. The role uses commonly applied concepts, practices, and procedures in the field and works under the supervision and guidance of an RN. The position supports patients with a variety of needs, including ostomies, diabetes, impaired skin integrity, bariatric care, acute illness-related changes in geriatric mental status, and infant security and age-appropriate nutritional needs. It also involves maintaining patient areas and equipment, preparing rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, and using medical equipment such as sequential compression devices, bedside commodes, bladder scanners, and mobility-assistive devices. This is a full-time night-shift position at The Hospitals of Providence – East Campus. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a nursing assistant program, current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification, and Crisis Prevention Intervention certification within 90 days of hire or transfer. No prior experience is required; six months of acute-care and/or previous clinical experience is preferred. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid time off; career development and continuing education; health savings and flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; employee discounts; and voluntary insurance and assistance programs. Benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a nursing assistant program.
Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; if certified through the American Red Cross, obtain American Heart Association certification within 60 days of hire.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification within 90 days of hire or transfer.
Ability to use computer-driven patient care equipment.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Six months of acute-care and/or previous clinical experience.
Prior basic experience performing clerical or customer-service duties, with prior HUC training or experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Under RN supervision and guidance, identify abnormal conditions, accurately document vital signs and intake and output, and promptly report deviations from normal to the nurse.
Perform duties within the defined scope of service while addressing the needs of clients, including age-related needs.
Initiate a patient plan of care based on the initial assessment within the shift, document and implement interventions, continuously evaluate them, and reassess patient needs as required.
Prepare units, patient rooms, and beds for admissions, returning or outgoing surgical patients, transfers, and discharges without reminders.
Provide care for patients with ostomies, diabetes, impaired skin integrity, and bariatric needs, and perform perineal care.
Care for geriatric patients whose acute illness may affect mental status, including increased confusion or delirium.
Maintain infant security and address nutritional needs according to developmental age.
Initiate Fall Protocol for all patients and assist with placement of arm bands, appropriate colored slippers, and signage.
Keep work areas clutter-free and clean, maintain equipment in working condition, and keep utility and equipment rooms clean.
Use medical equipment, including sequential compression devices, bedside commodes, bladder scanners, and mobility-assistive devices; report equipment problems to the charge nurse through the chain of command.
Assist with personal hygiene, take vital signs, change bed linens, serve and collect food trays, provide between-meal nourishment, and prepare, clean, sterilize, and store supplies.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance