Patient Care Tech Cert. FT 7p-7a Heart

STHS Heart; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

STHS Heart is seeking a multi-skilled healthcare teammate to perform certified nursing assistant, phlebotomy, EKG technician, and unit secretary responsibilities. The role requires reliability for weekend/holiday/overtime shifts and on-call status in the assigned shift.

Candidates should have basic patient care skills for all ages, and preferably EKG, phlebotomy, and data-entry experience. A strong compliance mindset and training completion are expected.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic patient care standards for all age groups.
• Basic EKG skills preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Data entry skills required, preferably Microsoft Office.
• Six (6) months or more experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Must adhere to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct and report issues to Compliance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Perform CNA, phlebotomy, EKG technician and unit secretary duties.
• Maintain performance skills and comply with policies.
• Routinely work weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call as assigned.

Skills

Patient care basics

EKG skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Acute care experience

Compliance awareness

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Texas CNA/MA/EMT/LVN/Paramedic/CPCT

CPI certification

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

• 1. Familiar with basic patient care standards for all age groups.
• 2. Basic EKG skills preferred.
• 3. Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• 4. Computer Data Entry skills required, preferably Microsoft Office.
• 5. Six (6) months or more experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• 6. 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

• 1. High School Graduate/GED
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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.
• 4. 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.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.