Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Neuro Tele

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

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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 deliver an excellent patient experience consistent with Relationship-Based Care by anticipating patient needs, responding to requests promptly, and performing patient rounding according to unit-specific guidelines. Care should be intentional and patient-focused, with an orderly, comfortable environment and compassionate emotional support for patients and families. The role requires courtesy, respect, professionalism, and culturally competent care that recognizes cultural and spiritual differences. The PCT works in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored.

This role is at Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, which offers advanced care through services and programs including a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, cardiology, orthopedics, stroke, emergency medicine, and labor and delivery.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of a 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, including assistance with activities of daily living such as hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
• Measure and record vital signs and monitor and record intake and output.
• Measure oxygenation using pulse oximetry.
• Obtain patient weight using a standing, sling, bed, or chair scale.
• Report patient complaints of pain.
• Promptly report observations of changes in patient condition, including vital signs and level of consciousness, to an RN or LPN.
• 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 its initial application by an RN or PT.
• Provide care as directed by the RN/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 emotional support to patients and families.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts
• Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Voluntary elder and childcare benefits
• Voluntary auto and home insurance
• Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

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