Maternity Unit Patient Care Technician

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and efficient care aligned with Memorial Hermann's care standards.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and relevant health certifications; prior patient care or clinical program experience is valued. This position involves bedside support, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support or Heartsaver CPR with AED within 90 days; Nursing Assistant certification or nursing student with fundamentals; Medical Assistant or EMT or Paramedic credentials; or U.S. Military Hospital Corpsman training.

Responsibilities

• Participates in direct and indirect patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and follows hospital safety rules.
• Transports patients and assists with admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Assists with planning and implementing direct patient care including phlebotomy and EKG as directed by a licensed clinician.
• Maintains patient rooms and assists with meals, baths, and daily activities.
• Documents care provided in patient records per hospital policy.

Skills

Patient care

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety awareness

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Memorial Hermann is seeking a patient care assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes safety, compassion, and efficient care aligned with Memorial Hermann's care standards.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and relevant health certifications; prior patient care or clinical program experience is valued. This position involves bedside support, documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams