Compassionate Patient Care Tech - Full-Time

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed nursing staff and help meet patients' physical and psychosocial needs. You will perform direct care duties and assist with routine tasks in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position emphasizes safety, clear communication, and compassionate care. Prior caregiving experience and BLS training are preferred, with orientation provided by UHS Texoma Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Reading and numerical competency. Must possess competency in use of technology and computers.
• Previous care giving experience preferred. Must have the ability to demonstrate basic care giving skills and essential job functions.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines and all required Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Healthcare Provider courses will be provided during new hire orientation or upon transfer, and must be completed prior to working in a clinical setting. Must successfully complete "Handle with Care" within 6 months of hire/transfer, and annually thereafter.
• Must have effective communication and time management skills. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department and reports patient welfare, safety and security to RN.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of a licensed nurse to assist in meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of patients in a professional and timely manner.
• Performs various tasks as competency documentation designates.
• Position provides direct care with limited invasives procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading & numeracy

Care giving experience

BLS training

Communication & time management

Job description

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed nursing staff and help meet patients' physical and psychosocial needs. You will perform direct care duties and assist with routine tasks in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The position emphasizes safety, clear communication, and compassionate care. Prior caregiving experience and BLS training are preferred, with orientation provided by UHS Texoma Medical Center.