PATIENT CARE TECH - TMC BONHAM ER (PRN)

Tmcbonham; Bonham (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural critical access hospital in Texas is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist in meeting patients' physical and psychosocial needs. The role includes monitoring vital signs, supporting daily living activities, and working under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Candidates should be competent in caregiving and able to demonstrate essential skills. Basic Life Support certification will be provided. Excellent opportunity for those looking to impact healthcare delivery in rural areas.

Qualifications

• Competency in basic caregiving skills and essential job functions.
• Completion of BLS Healthcare Provider course and 'Handle with Care' within specified timeframes.
• Knowledge to provide appropriate care/service for patients' age.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of patients.
• Conduct visual observations of patients and record vital signs properly.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.

Skills

Reading and numerical competency

Basic caregiving skills

Ability to use technology and computers

Job description

Responsibilities

TMC Bonham Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital that includes both primary care and specialty physicians. The Critical Access Hospital, offering both inpatient and outpatient services along with 24-hour emergency services. The Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Program was established to assure access to healthcare services for rural residents. The program provides rural acute care hospitals with a range of opportunities for service enhancement and quality of care improvement. Quality healthcare and patient safety is our goal. Delivering the right care at the right time in the right setting is the core mission of a critical access hospital. We are committed to improve the quality of care we deliver every day. TMC Bonham is managed by Texoma Medical Center, subsidiary of UHS.

POSITION SUMMARY: 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 invasive procedures. PCT is responsible for the safety of an assigned unit by conducting visual observations of patients, collect and record vital signs/symptoms properly, reporting abnormalities, appropriate and timely documentation of findings, and employ appropriate crisis techniques as needed. The PCT may assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living with Registered Nurse oversight. May perform limited patient registration functions, including quick registration for ED patients, to support timely patient throughput as needed. Other duties as assigned.

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 Emergency Cardiovascular Care (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 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.

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.