Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare•Commerce Charter Township, MI

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. 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 position provides basic patient care, supports patients’ daily living needs, and helps maintain a consistent, high-quality care experience. The PCA follows departmental policies and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards; protects patient privacy and confidentiality; and may perform general clerical duties as required by unit needs. The role is based at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, which provides inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care and services including maternity, cancer treatment, cardiac care, emergency services, obstetrics, and ambulatory surgery.

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, preferred for candidates with phlebotomy training.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and cooperate with care team members to support consistent, quality care and productive employee relations.
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 questions from patients and families, and explain procedures and processes within the scope of training and abilities.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Perform general clerical duties as needed, 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.
Perform other assigned tasks.

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 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