Patient Care Tech, Central Staffing

Hendrick Medical Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX is seeking compassionate Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to support adults with daily living activities and basic health-related services under the supervision of registered nurses.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, monitoring patient condition, and participating in ongoing education and improvement initiatives. BLS certification is required, and a 3-day training class (W-F, 8-5) after hire is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Certificate in BLS is required.
• Must attend a 3-day training class W-F 8-5 upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, health-related services, and assist with activities of daily living.
• Work under supervision of nursing staff.
• Participate in committee activities, surveys, improvement initiatives, and continuing education.

Skills

Maintains professional appearance

Ability to handle confidential info

Job description

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) provide personal care, health-related services, and assist with activities of daily living. PCTs function under the direction, instruction, and supervision of nursing staff.

PCTs have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, improvement initiatives, and continuing education.

Medical/Surgical PCTs provide care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures; they also attend to those who are being treated to manage illness.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Licenses/Certifications

• BLS
• Must be able to attend 3-day training class W-F 8-5uponhire.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Maintains professional appearance at all times
• Ability to handle confidential information