Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Telemetry
About The Position
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team and provides technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The PCA works under the supervision of a registered nurse, who delegates tasks according to patient needs and the PCA’s skills and abilities. The PCA reports deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. The role supports compassionate, high-quality patient care at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital. Depending on unit needs, the PCA may also perform general clerical duties. The facility provides emergency services, obstetrics, ambulatory surgery, cardiac services, and inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care.
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 or equivalent training, Medical Assistant program, EMT program, or phlebotomy training program.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of direct patient care experience is preferred for candidates with phlebotomy training.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate and cooperate with care team members to support consistent, quality care and productive employee relations, while demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement, teamwork, and the DMC mission, vision, and values.
- Perform basic patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse and report changes in patients’ medical or emotional condition.
- Assist nursing personnel in responding to emergency patient situations.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, continuous improvement initiatives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Show sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy, express interest in patient progress, answer patient and family questions, explain procedures within the scope of training and abilities, and maintain confidentiality.
- Perform general clerical duties as required by unit needs, such as answering telephones and call lights and greeting patients and visitors.
- Participate in workshops, educational programs, and in-service meetings; review current literature; and maintain competencies jointly with the institution.
- Perform other assigned tasks.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts and healthcare/dependent-care flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare coverage, and auto and home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
