Patient Care Tech - Hands-On Patient Support

Universal Health Services; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an assistive care position to support licensed nurses. You will help address physical and psychosocial needs, perform basic patient care tasks, and participate in competency-based activities in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Ideal candidates will have prior caregiving experience, competency with technology, and must obtain BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Reading and numerical competency. Must possess competency in use of technology and computers.
• Previous care giving experience preferred. Must have the ability to demonstrate basic care giving skills and essential job functions.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines and all required ECC Healthcare Provider courses will be provided during new hire orientation or upon transfer, and must be completed prior to working in a clinical setting. Must successfully complete "Handle with Care" within 6 months of hire/transfer, and annually thereafter.
• Must have effective communication and time management skills. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department and reports patient welfare, safety and security to RN.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of a licensed nurse to assist in meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of patients in a professional and timely manner.
• Performs various tasks as competency documentation designates.
• Position provides direct care with limited invasives procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading competency

Numerical competency

Care giving experience

Communication

Time management

Job description

Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas, part of Universal Health Services, seeks an assistive care position to support licensed nurses. You will help address physical and psychosocial needs, perform basic patient care tasks, and participate in competency-based activities in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Ideal candidates will have prior caregiving experience, competency with technology, and must obtain BLS certification.