Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare Corporation•Fort Mill, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a nurse, the Patient Care Tech performs patient care and support duties, including assisting with activities of daily living, operating and maintaining equipment, and taking and recording vital signs and intake and output. The role assists licensed staff and physicians as directed and is responsible for meeting the basic needs of assigned patients, from infant to geriatric unless otherwise indicated. The technician works collaboratively with the healthcare team, provides quality care according to established standards, and must be willing and able to float to comparable nursing units when needed. The position also performs unit clerical and public-relations functions, coordinates patient services and tests provided by ancillary hospital departments, receives and directs visitors as unit receptionist, and correctly transcribes orders for assigned patients. The role is based at Piedmont Medical Network - Fort Mill Hospital, a 100-bed facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available based on eligibility. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package, with benefit eligibility varying by location and employment status.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of a CNA course required.
Previous work experience in a patient care role can meet the education requirement.
CNA certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment, and/or completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited nursing curriculum with the intention to complete a nursing degree is required.
American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required within 7 days of hire.
CPI required within orientation.

Responsibilities

Check patient blood sugar accurately, document results as ordered, and report all values to the attending nurse.
Obtain vital signs appropriate to the patient's age and condition, and report abnormal findings immediately to the attending or charge nurse.
Perform patient interventions completely and proficiently within scope of practice, demonstrating age-specific competency for the patient population served.
Provide appropriate treatment during emergency situations, such as codes and patient falls.
Assist with activities of daily living and meet the basic needs of assigned patients.
Operate and maintain equipment; take and record vital signs and intake and output.
Assist licensed staff and physicians as directed within approved standards.
Perform unit clerical and public-relations functions, coordinate patient services and ancillary department tests, and receive and direct visitors as unit receptionist.
Correctly transcribe orders for assigned patients.
Float to comparable nursing units as requested or needed.
Perform other related duties as required.