PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Legent Health•Bellaire, TX

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician performs patient care activities within the limits of the position. The role supports nursing personnel and licensed staff in providing compassionate, efficient care, helping patients move through the facility, maintaining a safe environment, and addressing patient population-specific needs. The technician may perform functions delegated by a licensed professional nurse when appropriate and participates in audits and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

Current and active CPR certification.
Ability to work under pressure or stress.
Effective interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and positive language principles.
Strong assessment, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, the interprofessional care team, patients, and their families.
Ability to use critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Ability to establish priorities among essential job functions and coordinate those functions with others.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist other nursing personnel in patient care.
Report identified unusual patient conditions or reactions to licensed staff.
Make rounds with the oncoming shift.
Complete assigned audits and enter charges as needed.
Complete errands as directed.
Perform functions delegated by the licensed professional nurse when appropriate.
Measure and apply TED hose and SCD stockings.
Perform oral suctioning with a tonsil-tip suction device.
Perform bedside blood glucose monitoring.
Apply a pulse oximeter probe and record readings.
Assist with setup, but not application, of wall or tank oxygen therapy.
Empty colostomy or ileostomy bags.
Use orthopedic appliances, including braces, CPM machines, crutches, and walkers.
Demonstrate compassionate care, service excellence, and Studer Principles and “must haves”.
Facilitate patient movement through the facility and proactively support timely admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Use resources efficiently and effectively.
Maintain a safe environment.
Address patient population-specific needs.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.