Patient Care Tech - 4M Cardiovascular

Houston Healthcare • Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

The Patient Care Tech provides patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, non-invasive specimen collection, unmonitored patient transportation, preparation of patients for procedures, collection of vital signs, and unit-specific procedures and tasks that require documented competencies. The role is responsible for fulfilling the organization’s mission, values, and quality commitment, and participates as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to internal and external customers.

The position is for the 4M Cardiovascular unit on a day, 12-hour shift, with 36 scheduled weekly hours and a 0.9 FTE. On-call status is not specified.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience as a patient care tech or in a similar hospital role.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS certification.
• Obtain and maintain required orthopedic education and training as mandated by the Houston Healthcare Joint Destination Center of Excellence Policy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, hospital professional services, documentation, and departmental responsibilities.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, infection control, vital signs, medical records, charting, and obtaining health histories.
• Ability to assist with physical exams, collect specimens, provide patient-focused care, and perform clean and sterile dressing changes.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of the Staff Nurse.
• Collect specimens using non-invasive methods.
• Transport patients who are not being monitored.
• Prepare patients for procedures.
• Collect vital signs.
• Perform unit-specific procedures and tasks for which documented competencies are required.
• Help fulfill the organization’s mission, values, and quality commitment.
• Participate as a team member to ensure appropriate resources are available to internal and external customers.

What This Job Offers

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