Patient Care Tech 7p-7a Heart

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

Job summary

Universal Health Services in McAllen, TX is seeking a multi-role healthcare technician who serves as a Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary.

The position requires maintaining competency, flexibility to work weekends and holidays, and adherence to the organization’s Compliance Program.

Ideal candidates have basic patient care skills, data entry ability, and basic EKG and phlebotomy skills, with relevant acute-care experience.

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 to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Perform the function of a Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary.
• Maintain performance skills and competencies.
• Routinely works weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or on-call status.

Skills

Patient care basics

EKG skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Acute care experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Certified Nurse Aide / CPCT / EMT / LVN / Paramedic certification

CPI certification within 6 months

BCLS 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

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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