Patient Care Assistant II

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Paid time off

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other time

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX is seeking a dedicated patient care technician for night shifts. This full-time role in Emergency Services involves 12-hour nights and assisting patients with ADLs, mobility, vital signs, and reporting changes to nurses.

Qualifications include current patient care certification, phlebotomy certification, BLS within 30 days, and prior Monitor Technician experience. EKG certification is preferred, with acute care exposure desirable.

Qualifications

• Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A./CNA/EMT/Paramedic/Patient Care Tech, etc.).
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Help with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to prevent skin breakdown, you may also feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake/output
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration), observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses, you may also help with wound care under the direction of an RN
• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe
• Assist in transporting patients within the hospital

Skills

Phlebotomy cert

Dysrhythmia interpretation

BLS certification

EKG certification

Monitor Technician experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

Overview

Department:

Emergency Services

Shift’s Available:

Nights

Employment Type:

Full Time

Hours:

12 hour shifts

Location:

Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Help with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to prevent skin breakdown, you may also feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake/output
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration), observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses, you may also help with wound care under the direction of an RN
• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe
• Assist in transporting patients within the hospital

Qualifications

• Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (as Applicable, Required)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Pay Transparency

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf