Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Telemetry

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you’re dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team! Benefit Statement At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off (PTO) Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder childcare, auto and home insurance Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status. Summary Description The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi‑skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The PCA works under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCA skills and abilities. The PCA will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members. 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 patients 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. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Graduation from a school of practical nursing or equivalent. Completion of one of the following: Certified PCA/PCT Program, Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training, Medical Assistant Program, EMT program, or phlebotomy training program. Skills Required With six (6) months direct patient care experience preferred. Good analytical and observational problem‑solving skills. Mathematical ability to perform basic calculations. Ability to adapt to new technologies used in the work environment. High level of interpersonal and verbal skill and team‑work commitment to effectively function as a team member in support of all services delivered on the patient unit and to communicate with patients, families and other hospital personnel. Good reading, writing and comprehension skills. Physical ability to regularly walk and stand; lift soiled linens and move equipment as necessary; assist patients in repositioning, bed‑to‑stretcher transferring, basic activities of daily living and maintenance locomotion requiring lifting (heavy 60+ pounds), bending, pulling, pushing, standing and walking. Visual acuity and manual dexterity. Ability to perform routine clerical functions such as answering telephones and taking messages. Demonstrates willingness to make a meaningful contribution to the work environment as evidenced through behavior and attitude. Job Details Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Sinai‑Grace Hospital Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Day Employment Type: Nursing 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. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Detroit Medical Center