Patient Care Tech, Long Term Acute Care, Tyler PRN, Variable Schedule & Rotating Weekends
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, TX 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. POSITION
SUMMARY: The 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.
DUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides assistance
to patients with ADLs and through ongoing monitoring and response
to patient needs. Organizes work in order to complete daily
assignments within assigned timeframes. Competently performs
defined skills in order to meet patient needs/expected outcomes.
Maintains 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. Appropriately utilizes and charges for supplies
used in patient care. Assists with cost effective care by ensuring
appropriate use of supplies with minimal waste. Competently
delivers therapeutic interventions to populations served under the
direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED): Education: High School
diploma or equivalent required. Completion of approved certified
nursing assistant course preferred. See Certification and Licensure
below for additional requirement. Active certification with in the
State of Texas, preferred. See Certification and Licensure below
for additional requirement. Experience: Basic computer skills
required Competent to use patient care related machines and
equipment. Strong verbal and written communication skills Active
listening skills Good problem solving skills Strong time management
skills Ability to think strategically and act tactically Ability to
handle multiple tasks at the same time Ability to embrace the
client relationship to guide decisions and actions Demonstrates
good team work Certification and Licensure: BLS required - must
have certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into
position. UT Quitman and UT Pittsburg ONLY - Med-Surg Nursing unit
- completion of approved CNA or PCT certification required, or may
be in senior year of nursing school with less than one semester to
complete the nursing program. Emergency room department -
completion of approved PCT certification required, or may be in
senior year of nursing school with less than one semester to
complete the nursing program. Training, education and competencies
completed annually for any additional duties required. Compliance
Requirements Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and
policies Qualifications BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS: Service Patient
Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people. Cultivate a
compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together.
Quality Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to
be the best. Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of
the whole. People Promote a collaborative environment: Build
effective working relationships with others. Identify and Develop
Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence. Financial Business
Acumen: Know, own and drive our business. Continually Simplify and
Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible. Growth
Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions. Set Clear
Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and
why. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit and stand for long
periods of time while completing work on a computer Ability to lift
10 or more pounds Ability to move throughout the workplace Now that
you have 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, Long Term Acute Care, Tyler PRN, Variable Schedule & Rotating Weekends, Other , Tyler, Texas
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