Patient Care Tech - Nights
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician II provides direct patient care under the 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. Support includes patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, mobility and progress activity, while practicing patient- and family-centered care. The position is in the Observation Unit at Greater Heights Hospital and typically reports to the Unit Manager. It is a full-time night role with a shift from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Requirements
- One year of prior patient care experience in a role such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Patient Care Technician, or a similar role.
- Proficiency in all Core Competencies for the PCT I and II positions, 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
- Prior patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
- Basic Life Support certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Perform patient care duties including vital signs, 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 Memorial Hermann policies and procedures.
- Obtain and prepare laboratory specimens as prescribed within the scope of the role.
- Help orient new employees as appropriate.
- Ensure safe care for patients, staff and visitors and adhere to organizational policies, procedures and standards related to time management, supply management, productivity and service quality.
- Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, and support department goals.
- Create compassionate, personalized experiences and model Memorial Hermann service standards for safe, caring and efficient experiences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
