Patient Care Technician

HCA Healthcare • Houston, TX

407d

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This position involves performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services under the supervision of registered nurses, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a safe and organized patient care environment. The PCT is integral to the nursing team, ensuring that patients receive compassionate and effective care throughout their treatment journey.

Requirements

• Fit the HCA Healthcare culture to provide the highest quality care to patients.
• No previous medical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with the use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimens.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
• Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off and paid family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees