Patient Care Tech & Unit Coordinator — Day Shift

Baylor Scott & White Health; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Waxahachie, TX is seeking a Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator to support the nursing team with clerical tasks and patient care under supervision.

Responsibilities include collecting data, recording vitals, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining records. The role emphasizes confidentiality, effective communication, and teamwork in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of experience in patient care or healthcare support.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake and output.
• Perform routine blood glucose monitoring using finger-stick methods and portable meters.
• Assist patients with daily activities such as hygiene, dressing, eating and mobility.
• Maintain unit and patient records, admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges and nursing phone lists.
• Greet visitors, answer phones, relay messages to nursing and medical staff, and help with paging devices.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health in Waxahachie, TX is seeking a Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator to support the nursing team with clerical tasks and patient care under supervision.

Responsibilities include collecting data, recording vitals, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining records. The role emphasizes confidentiality, effective communication, and teamwork in a busy hospital setting.