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Full-time
professional certificate
Posted 5d ago
Apply by Aug 14
~36 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Patient Care Technician performs direct patient care activities including vital signs monitoring, hygiene, mobility, and nutrition support. They are responsible for accurate documentation and reporting changes in patient conditions to the nursing staff.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of prior patient care experience in an acute care setting. A Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within 90 days of employment.
Full job description
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) II performs patient care activities, including but not limited to identifying and responding to abnormal findings, appropriately escalating changes in the patient’s condition to the nurse, and activities of daily living (ADL’s). The PCT II provides assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices patient and family centered care. This role typically reports to the Unit Manager.
Patient Care Tech, Full-time Days Shift: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Prefer 3 years of Emergency Room experience. EMT certification preferred. *This position is located in the Emergency Department at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital.
Are you currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program? Memorial Hermann offers a Professional Student Nurse (PSN) Program designed specifically for nursing students who want to get hands-on clinical experience while going to nursing school. Explore the PSN Program, which provides a head start on developing clinical skills and experience working as part of the care team. Learn more about the PSN Program and opportunities available here https://bit.ly/4uYLZEt.
Job Description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: (None)
Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Basic Life Support issued by (AHA) American Heart Association within 90 days of employment.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
One (1) year of prior patient care experience (e.g. Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician, or Patient Care Technician) or similar role required, preferably in an acute care setting.
Proficiency in all Core Competencies of the PCT I and II position as noted in Memorial Hermann’s PCT Competency Based Tool and as validated by Memorial Hermann Clinical Education no later than the end of orientation.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provides direct patient care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to vital signs (pre and post treatment, as applicable), visual monitoring of a patient’s condition, hygiene support, toileting support, mobility support, nutrition support, bathing support, charting, and other activities of daily living as needed.
Responsible for timely and accurate documentation of information. Should appropriately report any unusual changes or findings to the nurse.
Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes; follows safety rules; works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors; participates in organizational departments’ safety programs; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies and procedures.
Obtains and prepares laboratory specimens as prescribed within the scope of the role.
Helps orient new employees as appropriate.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
Other duties as assigned.
Related keywords
Patient Care TechnicianEmergency DepartmentAcute CareBasic Life SupportAHAVital SignsActivities of Daily LivingClinical DocumentationLaboratory SpecimensPatient SafetyHealthcareNursing SupportEmergency Medical TechnicianCertified Nursing AssistantMemorial Hermann
More than a century of patient-centered care. At Memorial Hermann, we are all about advancing health.
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
LinkedIn followers
132,153
Total funding
$5M
Advancing Health. Personalizing Care.
Memorial Hermann Health System is a nonprofit, values-driven,
community-owned health system dedicated to improving health. A
fully integrated health system with more than 260 care delivery sites
throughout the Greater Houston area, Memorial Hermann is committed
to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care and offers clinical
expertise, innovation and cutting-edge technology to all patients.
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