Patient Care Tech | Post Surgical Unit | Nights

United Surgical Partners International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Uptown in Dallas is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the Post Surgical Unit on the night shift, 7p - 7a. The role assists patients with daily living activities and provides basic nursing care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and clinical training; previous experience is preferred. Training and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Medical Assistant or clinical training preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow established cleaning methods and maintain equipment.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and histories.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment under RN supervision.

Skills

CPR certification

Venipuncture & EKG

Patient care

Infection control

Clinical procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Uptown is searching to hire a full time Patient Care Technician for the Post Surgical Unit on the night shift, 7p - 7a.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Uptown is a joint venture surgical hospital between Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), United Surgical Partners International (USPI), and local physicians. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Uptown provides a wide range of medical and surgical services for to the greater North Texas area across 8 ORs, 24 private Inpatient rooms, a full-service ED. The hospital specializes in both inpatient and outpatient procedures in Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Spine, General, Bariatrics, Surgical Oncology, ENT, Reconstructive Surgery, and other surgical specialties.

Job Summary:

Assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Position Qualifications:

• High school student or graduate or equivalent.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Current certification in CPR
• Possess the ability to follow established cleaning methods in performing daily tasks.
• Must be able to keep all equipment in good working condition.
• Medical Assistant or clinical training preferred
• One year experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified is preferred
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
• Patient Interviewing skills
• Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols
• Knowledge of patient evaluation procedures
• Ability to perform routine invasive procedures, such as venipuncture, and EKG
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation