Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Telemetry
Tenet Healthcare, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
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!
Benefits
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 and healthcare dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program and employee discount program
Voluntary benefits including 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.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care, promoting productive employee relations among staff.
Perform a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse, reporting changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition.
Assist nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations and assist patients in activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene regimes.
Follow all departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy, answering patient and family questions within the scope of training, and maintaining confidentiality.
Perform general clerical duties as required by unit needs, such as answering telephones, managing call lights, and greeting patients and visitors.
Participate in workshops, educational programs, in‑service meetings, and review current literature to enhance personal growth and maintain competencies.
Perform other tasks as assigned (see task list).
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from a school of practical nursing OR
Completion of one of the following: Certified PCA/PCT Program; Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training; Medical Assistant Program; EMT program; 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. The hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with 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. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Job Details
Job: Nursing
Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan
Facility: DMC Huron Valley‑Sinai Hospital
Job Type: Part Time
Shift Type: Day
Reference: 2506004340
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Benefits
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 and healthcare dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program and employee discount program
Voluntary benefits including 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.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care, promoting productive employee relations among staff.
Perform a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse, reporting changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition.
Assist nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations and assist patients in activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene regimes.
Follow all departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy, answering patient and family questions within the scope of training, and maintaining confidentiality.
Perform general clerical duties as required by unit needs, such as answering telephones, managing call lights, and greeting patients and visitors.
Participate in workshops, educational programs, in‑service meetings, and review current literature to enhance personal growth and maintain competencies.
Perform other tasks as assigned (see task list).
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from a school of practical nursing OR
Completion of one of the following: Certified PCA/PCT Program; Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training; Medical Assistant Program; EMT program; 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. The hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with 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. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Job Details
Job: Nursing
Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan
Facility: DMC Huron Valley‑Sinai Hospital
Job Type: Part Time
Shift Type: Day
Reference: 2506004340
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