Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Telemetry
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech assists with professional nursing staff with the provision of basic adult patients. Assist with professional nursing staff with the provision of basic care to include: vital signs, hygiene and monitoring. Measures and records patients intakes, outputs, and temperatures (oral, auxiliary, and rectal) and advises supervisor of abnormalities promptly. Documents care delivered accurately and timely in the electronic health record. This position will also perform the role of a unit secretary as needed. Provides clinical and reception support and manages supply procurement, receipt and storage for the unit as directed by the Charge Nurse and/or Director. Enters orders/tests accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
Requirements
- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
- Current AHA CPR card required
- Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Nice To Haves
- Enrolled in Nursing program with completion of one clinical class
- Phlebotomy and EKG Experience preferred
- CNA Completed Course preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with professional nursing staff with the provision of basic adult patients.
- Assist with professional nursing staff with the provision of basic care to include: vital signs, hygiene and monitoring.
- Measures and records patients intakes, outputs, and temperatures (oral, auxiliary, and rectal) and advises supervisor of abnormalities promptly.
- Documents care delivered accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
- Perform the role of a unit secretary as needed.
- Provides clinical and reception support
- Manages supply procurement, receipt and storage for the unit as directed by the Charge Nurse and/or Director.
- Enters orders/tests accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
