Patient Care Tech ER FT Edinburg

UHS • Edinburg, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs the function of a Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works weekends, holidays overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status in their assigned shift. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Requirements

• Familiar with basic patient care standards for all age groups
• Computer Data Entry skills required, preferably Microsoft Office
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer
• High School Graduate/GED
• Certified nurse aide certification for The State of Texas, Medical Assistant certification, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic OR certification as a Certified Patent Care Tech (CPCT) (required as of October 11, 2009)
• CPI certification within 6 months of hire and must keep current at all times
• Current BCLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Basic EKG skills preferred
• Phlebotomy skills preferred
• Six (6) months or more experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Graduate from a Patient Care Associate/Technician program preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs the function of a Certified Nurse Assistant
• Performs the function of a Phlebotomist
• Performs the function of an EKG Technician
• Performs the function of a Unit Secretary
• Maintains performance skills
• Works weekends, holidays, and overtime
• May be on an on-call/call-back status in their assigned shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED