Patient Care Tech - Days
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician II provides direct patient care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The role includes identifying and responding to abnormal findings, escalating changes in a patient’s condition to the nurse, and assisting with activities of daily living. Duties support patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, mobility, and progress activity while practicing patient- and family-centered care. The position is in the Labor & Delivery/Post Partum Unit at Greater Heights Hospital and typically reports to the Unit Manager. This is a full-time day position with a scheduled shift of 5:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. One year of patient-care experience is required, preferably in an acute-care setting. Acute-care and Mother/Baby experience, an active Texas CNA certification, and BLS are preferred; Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days of employment.
Requirements
- One year of prior patient-care experience, such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Patient Care Technician, or a similar role.
- Proficiency in the PCT I and II core competencies, as validated by Memorial Hermann Clinical Education no later than the end of orientation.
- Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Acute-care experience.
- Mother/Baby experience.
- Active Texas CNA certification.
- BLS certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Take vital signs, visually monitor patient conditions, and support hygiene, toileting, mobility, nutrition, bathing, and other activities of daily living.
- Document information accurately and promptly, and report unusual changes or findings to the nurse.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
- Follow safe work practices, safety rules, organizational safety programs, and Memorial Hermann policies and procedures.
- Obtain and prepare laboratory specimens as prescribed and within the scope of the role.
- Help orient new employees as appropriate.
- Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, while adhering to standards for time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
- Meet mandatory and continuing education requirements and maintain skills competency.
- Support department goals and provide compassionate, personalized, safe, and efficient experiences to patients and the workforce.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
