Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Cardiac

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides specific nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The PCT is expected to provide an excellent patient experience consistent with Relationship-Based Care. This includes preparing hospital rooms for new admissions, anticipating patient needs, responding to requests promptly and appropriately, and performing patient rounding according to unit-specific guidelines. Care should be intentional and patient-focused, with an orderly and comfortable environment. The PCT approaches patients and families with compassion, offers emotional support, demonstrates courtesy, respect, and professionalism, and respects cultural and spiritual differences by providing culturally competent care. The position works in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored.

At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, the PCT is part of a patient care support team providing essential assistance and comfort to patients. The hospital describes its benefits package as supporting employee health, professional development, and work-life balance; benefit eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Completion of PCT training, CNA training, or an equivalent training program.
• One year of experience.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the hospital environment.
• Previous hospital and/or health care-related experience.
• Current CNA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific nursing care under the direction of an RN or LPN and ensure activities of daily living are provided, including hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Monitor and record intake and output measurements.
• Measure oxygenation with pulse oximetry.
• Obtain patient weights using a standing, sling, bed, or chair scale.
• Report patient complaints of pain.
• Report observations of changes in patient condition, including vital signs and level of consciousness, to an RN or LPN in a timely manner.
• Perform or assist with bathing, oral and denture care, and shampooing.
• Observe for changes in skin integrity and ensure patients receive adequate position changes to prevent skin breakdown.
• Measure for, apply, and remove anti-embolism stockings.
• Apply and remove sequential-compression devices.
• Apply and remove Buck’s traction after initial application by an RN or PT.
• Provide care as directed by the RN or LPN according to the SKIN bundle.
• Prepare hospital rooms for new admissions, anticipate patient needs, respond to requests in a timely and appropriate manner, and perform patient rounding according to unit-specific guidelines.
• Maintain an orderly and comfortable environment and provide compassionate, respectful, professional, and culturally competent support to patients and families.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent 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.

What This Job Offers

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