Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Telemetry

Overview Job Description - Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Telemetry View phone number on click.appcast.io) Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Telemetry Description: Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us. In this vital role, you\u2019ll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you\u2019re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients\u2019 lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team. Responsibilities Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous improvement, team work and the mission, vision and values of the DMC.* Performs a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse. Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse. Assists nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations.* Assists patient in activities of daily living by feeding, bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene regimes.* Follows all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control standards. * Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest in patient progress. Answers questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of their training/abilities. Maintains confidentiality. * As required by unit needs, performs general clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to, answering telephones and call lights, greeting patients and visitors.* Enhances personal growth through participation in workshops, educational programs, in-service meetings and reviewing current literature. Shares joint accountability (with the institution) for maintaining competencies. * Performs other tasks as assigned (see task list).* * The essential functions of this job include but are not limited to those marked with an asterisk. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Graduation from a school of practical nursing OR Completion of one of the following: a. A Certified PCA/PCT Program. b. A Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training. c. A Medical Assistant Program. d. An EMT program. e. A phlebotomy training program. With six (6) months direct patient care experience, preferred. Facility Description DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation. EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations Job Details: Primary Location MI-Commerce Township; Hospital/Facility: Tenet; Job Type: Full-time; Shift Type: Nights; Job Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io

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