Certified Patient Care Tech

Providence • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician assists patients with activities of daily living and performs selective procedures delegated and communicated by a licensed nurse. These activities focus on maintaining a safe, hazard-free, clean environment that facilitates patient-focused care. The role is with Covenant Children's Hosp (Methodist Children's Hosp), part of Providence, whose culture emphasizes patient-focused, whole-person care, understanding, commitment, mutual respect, and empowering caregivers.

Requirements

• Coursework/training combined with equivalent experience and certification needed for the function and level, or current graduation from a state-approved PCT program (CPCT).
• Upon hire, National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Upon hire, one of the following certifications: National Certified Patient Care Technician from the National Association for Health Professionals; National Certified Patient Care Technician from the National Center for Competency Testing; or National Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant from the National Health Career Association.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of PCT experience in an acute care setting.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Perform selective procedures delegated and communicated by a licensed nurse.
• Help maintain a safe, hazard-free, clean environment that facilitates patient-focused care.

Benefits

• Providence offers benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed