Patient Care Tech I

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood in Brownwood, TX seeks a Patient Care Tech to provide personal care, assist with activities of daily living, and support nursing staff in a busy hospital setting.

Entry-level position requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. No prior experience needed. BLS certification must be completed before patient contact, and a Patient Care Tech Orientation is required to begin.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior work experience required.
• Must complete Patient Care Tech Orientation.
• BLS certification required before patient contact.
• Data entry into computer programs.
• Strong communication and public relations skills.
• Designated Driver policy applies.
• OSHA Category 1 - High Risk designation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Patient care knowledge

Designated Driver

OSHA Category 1

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Patient Care Techs provide personal care, health-related services, and assist with activities of daily living. Patient Care Techs function under the direction, instruction, and supervision of nursing staff. Patient Care Techs have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, improvement initiatives, and continuing education.

Job Summary

• Patient Care Techs provide personal care, health-related services, and assist with activities of daily living. Patient Care Techs function under the direction, instruction, and supervision of nursing staff. Patient Care Techs have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, improvement initiatives, and continuing education.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education
• High School or equivalent.
• Minimum Work Experience
• No previous experience.
• Required Licenses/Certifications
• Patient Care Tech Orientation
• BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed.
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Input data into computer programs.
• Communication and public relation skills.
• Designated Driver
• No
• OSHA Category
• 1 - High Risk