PATIENT CARE TECH

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System in McAllen, TX seeks a multi-skilled Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician and Unit Secretary to support patient care on the floor. The role requires reliable performance, and candidates should be prepared for weekend, holiday, overtime, and on-call duties.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, Texas CNA certification or CPCT eligibility, CPI and BCLS, plus basic data entry skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with basic patient care standards for all age groups.
• Basic EKG skills preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Data entry using Microsoft Office preferred.
• Six months or more experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Must comply with the Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Performs CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician, and unit secretary duties as assigned.
• Maintains performance skills and readiness for weekend, holiday, overtime, or on-call shifts.
• Complies with all policies, training, and reporting procedures as required.

Skills

Patient Care

EKG Skills

Phlebotomy

Data Entry

Acute Care Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas CNA Certification

CPCT Certification

BCLS Certification

CPI Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs the function of a Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works weekends, holidays overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status in their assigned shift. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic patient care standards for all age groups.
• Basic EKG skills preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Computer Data Entry skills required, preferably Microsoft Office.
• Six (6) months or more experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• High School Graduate/GED
• Effective October 11, 2009 must have certified nurse aide certification for The State of Texas, Medical Assistant certification, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic OR certification as a Certified Patent Care Tech (CPCT) and remain current thereafter. Prefer a graduate from a Patient Care Associate/Technician program.
• Must obtain CPI certification within 6 months of hire and must keep current at all times. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
• Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.

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