Patient Care Tech PRN Ware

UHS • Edinburg, TX

39d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: 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.
• Six (6) months or more experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• 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
• Effective October 11, 2009 must have 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) and remain current thereafter. Prefer a graduate from a Patient Care Associate/Technician program.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 6 months of hire and must keep current at all times. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.
• Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.

Nice To Haves

• Basic EKG skills preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Prefer a graduate from a Patient Care Associate/Technician program.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees