PCT, Med/Surg, Full Time, 7a-7p

Company: UT Health East Texas
Location: Tyler
Posted on: September 4, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description:

div class=rowdiv class=col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 bold style=padding-bottom:15px;padding-top:15px; Details:/div /div div class=rowdiv class=col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12p/pdiv class=BodydivstrongAdvancing Healthcareem Together - /emThe Future of Healthcare is in East Texas/strong/divdivRepresenting the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 70 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service./divdivUniquely positioned to be the healthcare leader in East Texas through a partnership with the University of Texas we care for our patients, their families and each other. We do so while training and educating the caregivers of the future. UT Health East Texas brings world-class healthcare to the region making the quality, size, location and diversity of the system an ideal opportunity for those interested in the future of healthcare. strong /strong/divdiv /divtable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0tbodytrtd valign=top width=232divTitle/div/tdtd valign=top width=225divPatient Care Technician (PCT) I/div/td/trtrtd valign=top width=232divJob Code/div/tdtd valign=top width=225div /div/td/trtrtd valign=top width=232divUnit/div/tdtd valign=top width=225div /div/td/trtrtd valign=top width=232divDepartment Number/ Cost Center/div/tdtd valign=top width=225div /div/td/trtrtd valign=top width=232divDepartment Name/div/tdtd valign=top width=225div /div/td/trtrtd valign=top width=232divGrade/div/tdtd valign=top width=225div /div/td/trtrtd valign=top width=232divFLSA Status/div/tdtd valign=top width=225divNon-Exempt/div/td/trtrtd valign=top width=232divReports To/div/tdtd valign=top width=225div /div/td/trtrtd valign=top width=232divDate Revised/div/tdtd valign=top width=225divMarch 2020/div/td/tr/tbody/tablediv /divdivstrong /strong/divdivstrongPOSITION SUMMARY:/strong/divdivThe Patient Care Tech (PCT) I works in partnership with the licensed nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing. The PCT I demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age specific populations under the supervision of a licensed nurse. He/she records data as directed by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient concerns to the licensed nurse. The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions. Duties of a PCT I include, but may not be limited to, obtaining vital signs; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating and other ADLs; collecting specimens for lab tests; and assistance with monitoring of patients. The PCT I is competent to perform in at least one general area of practice./divdivstrong /strong/divdivstrongDUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:/strong/divulliAssists patients with ADLs and through ongoing monitoring and response to patient needs./liliOrganizes work in order to complete daily assignments within assigned timeframes. Competently performs defined skills in order to meet patient needs/expected outcomes./liliMaintains a clean, orderly and safe environment by following appropriate safety, infection control and patient care polices. Participates in tasks related to environment and equipment use, (including use, cleaning and storage) according to unit and hospital policy. /liliAppropriately utilizes and charges for supplies used in patient care. Assists with cost effective care by ensuring appropriate use of supplies with minimal waste./liliCompetently delivers therapeutic interventions to populations served under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse./liliOther duties as assigned/li/uldiv /divdivstrongQUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:/strong/divdivEducation:/divulliCompletion of high school or its equivalent./li/uldiv /divdivSkills:/divulliCompetent to use patient care related machines and equipment./liliBasic computer skills for medical record data entry (per policy) and other unit based tasks/liliStrong communication skills to support an environment supportive of a positive patient and family experience/liliMaintains current BLS/liliMaintains unit/department/role competencies/liliOne year experience in acute care hospital or long term care facility preferred/li/uldiv /divdivCertification and Licensure:/divulliCompletion of approved certified nursing assistance course./liliActive certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration preferred./li/uldivstrongCompliance Requirements/strong/divulliComply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies/li/uldiv /divdivstrongBEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:/strong/divullistrongService/strong/li/uldiv-Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people./di

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