Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Telemetry

Tenet Healthcare•Commerce Charter Township, MI

4h•Onsite

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 based on patient needs and the PCA’s skills and abilities. The PCA reports deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. The role provides basic patient care, supports patients with activities of daily living, and assists nursing personnel during emergency situations. The PCA contributes to consistent, quality care through collaboration with the care team, follows departmental and safety standards, and respects patient comfort, privacy, and confidentiality. Depending on unit needs, the role may also include general clerical duties. The PCA is expected to maintain competencies and pursue personal growth through educational activities. The position is at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, which offers inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care, cardiac services, 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 is preferred for candidates with phlebotomy training.

Responsibilities

Collaborate and cooperate with care team members to ensure 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.
Attend to patient comfort and privacy, show interest in patient progress, answer patient and family questions, and explain procedures and processes within the scope of training and abilities.
Maintain patient 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.
Perform other assigned tasks.