Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Telemetry

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Turlock, CA

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works in the Med Telemetry Unit and reports to the Shift Manager of the assigned area. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse, the PCT provides high-quality, individualized basic care activities within the Nursing Assistant scope of practice. The PCT accepts assignments in hospital units for which they are qualified, as demonstrated by completion of the unit-specific checklist.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification, or a current transcript showing completion of the second semester of nursing school when hired or transferred into the position.
• Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduation or GED preferred.
• Three months of skilled nursing or hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized basic patient care within the Nursing Assistant scope of practice under the direction of an RN or Charge Nurse.
• Accept assignments in hospital units for which qualified through completion of the unit-specific checklist.

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-care flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed