Patient Care Tech, LTAC, Tyler, Full-Time, 7A-7P
Company: UT Health Tyler
Location: Tyler
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview Advancing Healthcare Together - The Future of
Healthcare is in East Texas Why UT Health - East Texas? Our People.
Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive
difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work
closely together to create a positive experience for our patients
and each other. Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and
provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future.
You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in
someone's life and change the course of healthcare. Our Place.
Tyler is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the
privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here.
Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is
comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east
Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed
in-patient 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 in a
metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people. Advancing
Healthcare Together - The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas
Representing 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.
Uniquely 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. POSITION SUMMARY: The
Patient Care Tech (PCT)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 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 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 is competent to perform in at least one
general area of practice. The Patient Care Technician is
responsible for providing technical and human assistance under the
direction of licensed personnel to provide care for a defined group
of patients to achieve quality patient outcomes. Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: Education: Completion of high school
or its equivalent is required. Completion of approved nursing
assistant course preferred and/or Minimum two years direct patient
care experience Certification and Licensure: Active certification
with the state of Texas preferred BLS required Qualifications
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Constant walking, standing, bending,
stooping and pushing and pulling heavy objects. ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS: Potential for cuts, bruises, muscle strains, exposure
to airborne pathogens via blood and body fluids and exposure to
contagious diseases. May be exposed to hazardous materials. This is
an OSHA Category 1 position. Body substance isolation must be
practiced. Now that you read about what you will be doing and the
experience we seek, it is time to apply and make a difference in
the lives of our patients. UT Health East Texas is an equal
opportunity employer (including veterans and persons with
disabilities).
Keywords: UT Health Tyler, Tyler , Patient Care Tech, LTAC, Tyler, Full-Time, 7A-7P, Other , Tyler, Texas
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