Patient Care Tech Unit Coordinator

The Regional Municipality of Durham; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in McKinney, Texas, is seeking a Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator. This role includes clerical and patient care tasks under nurse supervision, aimed at assisting in patient well-being and ensuring smooth unit operations. Benefits include competitive salaries, tuition assistance, and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

Debt-free tuition assistance

Immediate access to time off benefits

Qualifications

• Experience - Less than 1 Year of Experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collects and records patient data, vital signs, and assists with daily activities.
• Completes unit and patient records and maintains clean work areas.
• Acts as a sitter for patients needing constant observation and delivers health-related reports.

Skills

Good communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent

Job description

Description

$1,000 sign on bonus (Based on eligibility) Location/Facility Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney Specialty/Department/Practice Acute Care Unit (Med Surg/ Telemetry) Shift/Schedule Full time Days & Nights with (3)12 hour shifts & rotating weekends Part time night shift available *About Us* Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: * We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. * We never settle by constantly striving for better. * We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. * We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. *Benefits* Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: * Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits * Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5% * Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more * Immediate access to time off benefits At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level *Job Summary* The Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator handles clerical and patient care tasks under a licensed nurse's supervision. *Essential Functions of the Role* * Collects and records patient data, reporting information to nursing team members promptly. Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake, and output. Performs blood glucose monitoring using finger-stick blood samples, test strips, and portable meters. Performs routine urinary catheter care. Collects and transports specimens, including urine, stool, and sputum, as requested. * Helps patients with daily activities like hygiene, dressing, eating, and moving. Changes linen as needed. Answers patient call lights and requests quickly. May be assigned as a sitter for patients needing constant observation. * Completes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms, and documents. This includes admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, medical records, and physician call lists. Maintains a clean and organized work area for records, files, forms, and reference documents. Checks, updates, and maintains facility boards, pneumatic tube systems, and telemetry box reconciliation. Follows departmental policy, procedures, and guidelines. * Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos and letters using computer programs. * Greets visitors and helps them as needed. Answers telephones and contacts the nursing team and medical staff using pagers, beepers, and cell phones. Tracks call light response time for the unit. Assigns phone and location devices to appropriate staff. * Perform work area help duties as directed by the nurse or physician. Runs errands, picks up supplies and transports patients. * Maintains inventory, requisitions and stocks work area supplies and equipment. * May help with non-medical patient care duties, such as making coffee, transporting patients, and distributing ice, water and blankets. * Clean patient bedside units and nursing areas not covered by general housekeeping. Clean equipment properly and distribute based on patient needs. * Attends in-services, unit meetings and conferences. *Key Success Factors* * Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing. * Must be able to maintain confidentiality about patients. * Must relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels. *Belonging Statement* We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve. *QUALIFICATIONS* * EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent * EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience *CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION* * Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare.Today, Baylor Scott & White includes 52 hospitals, more than 1,300 health system care sites, more than 7,200 active physicians, over 57,000 employees and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.

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