Patient Care Technician (Nights)

White Rock Medical Center LLC • Dallas, TX

1h • Onsite

About The Position

White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital serving Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, and surrounding areas. We specialize in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical/surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient, and emergency medicine. Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence. White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient-focused environment.

Requirements

• Prior Experience as Patient Care Technician.
• Computer Skills.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS from AHA or ARC.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant license from the Texas Nurse Aide Registry or EMT certification or CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reports any change in physical condition or behavior of patient to RN or Shift Manager.
• Provides hygiene care to assigned patients and documents care in EMR.
• Assists patients in ordering meals, feeding patient if necessary, removing tray from room and accurately documents dietary intake in EMR.
• Anticipates patients’ needs and answers call lights in a timely manner.
• Carries out fall prevention interventions for patients at risk; Keeps bed in low position, siderails up, bed alarm activated; responds quickly when alarm sounds.
• Prepares patient room for receiving an admission, including presence of O2 and suction set-ups.
• Follows Valuables procedure.
• Accurately obtains and records in EMR vital signs, O2 sats, blood sugars, daily weights, and intake/output on assigned patients.
• Collects and accurately labels specimens and transports specimen to proper area in the lab.
• Operates equipment safely and reports malfunctions.
• Runs controls on glucometer; makes sure control bottles are dated accurately.
• Adheres to infection control policies.
• Makes sure Redi-bath temperature is recorded daily.
• Uses proper body mechanics when transferring patient from bed/chair and uses lift equipment when required.
• For Telemetry patients properly places electrodes and monitor on patient; brings monitor back to tele room when patient is discharged.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Employee programs and events.
• Paid Time Off and 7 Company Holidays.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, etc.

What This Job Offers

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