PCT Health Unit Coordinator

Baylor Scott & White Health • College Station, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician handles various duties under a licensed nurse's supervision. Helps deliver patient care and meet family needs. Follows the care plan, considering the patient's age and development stage. What can you expect to do as a Patient Care Tech? Collects and records patient data, including vital signs. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring. Responds to call lights and conducts regular patient rounds. Provides personal hygiene care and assists with patient clean-up. Adheres to Baylor Scott & White policies and procedures. Performs glucose monitoring and collects specimens as requested. Will be required to directly support multiple patients during each shift. Other duties based on department needs Tracks and reports quality data for the unit. Completes and maintains files and forms for admissions, transfers, and discharges. Assigns phones and location devices to appropriate staff members. Maintains inventory, requisitions, and stocks supplies and equipment in the work area. Greets visitors and provides assistance. Answers telephones and communicates with the nursing team and medical staff using pagers, and cell phones, based on department needs. What will make you successful as a PCT? · Compassion – This is both a physically and emotionally demanding job. Compassion for patients is one of the biggest factors in becoming successful. · Communication – Clear communication with patients and staff, both verbally and in writing. · Positive attitude – You will see people in some of their worst moments. Having a positive attitude can help brighten the lives of those you care for. · Teamwork – The ability to work with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses and physicians, is the key to provide better patient care. Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Requirements

• Compassion – This is both a physically and emotionally demanding job. Compassion for patients is one of the biggest factors in becoming successful.
• Communication – Clear communication with patients and staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude – You will see people in some of their worst moments. Having a positive attitude can help brighten the lives of those you care for.
• Teamwork – The ability to work with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses and physicians, is the key to provide better patient care.
• H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records patient data, including vital signs.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
• Responds to call lights and conducts regular patient rounds.
• Provides personal hygiene care and assists with patient clean-up.
• Adheres to Baylor Scott & White policies and procedures.
• Performs glucose monitoring and collects specimens as requested.
• Will be required to directly support multiple patients during each shift.
• Other duties based on department needs
• Tracks and reports quality data for the unit.
• Completes and maintains files and forms for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Assigns phones and location devices to appropriate staff members.
• Maintains inventory, requisitions, and stocks supplies and equipment in the work area.
• Greets visitors and provides assistance.
• Answers telephones and communicates with the nursing team and medical staff using pagers, and cell phones, based on department needs.

Benefits

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits
• At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees