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Tenet Healthcare

Operates hospitals and clinics; revenue cycle

Patient Care Tech - Patient Care Technician, Step Down

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCommerce Township, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Graduation from a school of practical nursing is required, or completion of a Certified PCA/PCT Program, Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training, Medical Assistant Program, EMT program, or phlebotomy training program is required.
  • Six months of direct patient care experience is preferred for candidates completing phlebotomy training.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse, who delegates tasks based on patient needs and the PCA's skills and abilities.
  • Report all deviations from expected patient parameters and changes in a patient's medical or emotional condition to the registered nurse.
  • Collaborate and cooperate with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promote productive employee relations among staff members.
  • Perform basic patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse and assist nursing personnel in responding to emergency patient situations.
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, toileting, and other personal hygiene routines.
  • Follow departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
  • Show sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy, express interest in patient progress, answer patient and family questions, explain procedures and processes within the scope of training and abilities, and maintain confidentiality.
  • As required by unit needs, perform general clerical duties, including answering telephones and call lights and greeting patients and visitors.
  • Participate in workshops, educational programs, and in-service meetings, review current literature, and share accountability with the institution for maintaining competencies.
  • Perform other assigned tasks.

Desired Qualifications

  • Six months of direct patient care experience is preferred for candidates completing phlebotomy training.

About the Company

Tenet Healthcare

Operates hospitals and clinics; revenue cycle

Tenet Healthcare runs a large network of hospitals and outpatient facilities, including 65 hospitals and around 500 other centers, and owns Conifer Health Solutions, which provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, and physician practices. It earns most of its revenue from patient services like hospital stays, surgeries, and outpatient procedures, while Conifer generates income by handling billing and administrative tasks for providers. The company delivers care through its facilities and supports providers with financial operations and care models that tie payments to patient outcomes. Its scale and integration, along with an emphasis on workforce diversity, help coordinate care efficiently, with a goal of delivering the right care at the right place and time and becoming a trusted employer and partner in its communities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1967

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