Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Rehab

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

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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. Typical duties include addressing patient care needs and transporting patients, specimens, and supplies. The PCA reports deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.

The role is at DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, a hospital specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedic, and catastrophic injury care. The Institute also operates outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan focused on sports medicine and orthopedics.

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.
• At least 2 years of work experience as a patient care associate or tech in an inpatient setting.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of direct patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities.
• Address patient care needs.
• Transport patients, specimens, and supplies.
• Report deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.

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 and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED