Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg PRN

Nacogdoches Medical Center; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Nacogdoches Medical Center is seeking a patient care support professional to provide essential comfort and assistance on a designated unit. You will help with basic care, monitor patients, and support the nursing team to ensure a positive patient experience.

This role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards. Eligible benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement savings, generous paid time off, and access to career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• CNA or Nurse Aide experience or currently attending nursing school.
• Required Certification: BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care and comfort on the assigned unit.
• Take and record vital signs and observe patient condition.
• Report emergencies and assist with treatments.
• Obtain specimens and operate or assist with medical devices.
• Support nursing staff to ensure quality patient experience.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Vital signs observation

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey.

At Nacogdoches Medical Center, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Renders basic patient care to patients in an assigned unit and assists the professional nurse; takes and records vital signs and observes, reports, and records patient condition; obtains specimens and administers other treatments; operates or assists in operating various mechanical devices; meets physical comfort needs of patient; reports emergencies and administers emergency treatment.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Minimum Experience: CNA, Nurse Aide Experience, or currently attending a school of nursing.

Required Certification: BLS

Required Licensure: None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary Grade:

• Note – Required certifications are to be completed by 3 months of employment.

Organization Description

Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 years with a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients.

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