Supp Patient Care Technician, Days - Southwest

Memorial Hermann Health System

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) I performs basic patient care activities, including identifying and responding to abnormal findings, escalating changes in a patient’s condition to the nurse, and assisting with activities of daily living. The PCT supports patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and activity while practicing patient- and family-centered care. The position typically reports to the Unit Manager. This PRN day-shift role is in the float pool, which covers hospital units including ICU, ER, and Med Surg. The stated schedule is 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Requirements

Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association within 90 days of employment.
No experience required; Memorial Hermann provides training on PCT Core Competencies.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Perform patient-care activities such as vital signs before and after treatment as applicable, visual monitoring, hygiene, toileting, mobility, nutrition, bathing, charting, and other activities of daily living as needed.
Document information accurately and promptly, and report unusual changes or findings to the nurse.
Help maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Follow safe work practices and safety rules, help prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, participate in departmental safety programs, and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
Develop knowledge of patient care and hospital processes and integrate into unit-based teams.
Participate in professional governance opportunities as appropriate.
Support safe care for patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to policies, procedures, standards, budgetary specifications, time management, supply management, productivity, and service-quality expectations.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills-competency requirements, support professional growth, and contribute to department goals.
Provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences for patients and the workforce.
Perform other duties as assigned.