Patient Care Tech Unit Coordinator PRN Days

Baylor Scott & White Health; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate health benefits eligibility

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Brenham, TX is seeking a Patient Care Tech / Health Unit Coordinator for PRN Day shifts. The role supports nursing staff by performing patient data collection, vitals, and routine care activities; coordinating unit operations and records.; you may assist with daily living activities and transport patients.

Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma or GED and less than 1 year of experience in healthcare support.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

Responsibilities

• Collects and records patient data, vital signs, and observations for nursing staff
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and linen changes; responds to call lights promptly
• Maintains unit records, admissions, discharges, and physician call lists; updates boards and telemetry equipment
• Prepares reports, memos, and letters using computer programs
• Greet visitors, answer phones, and coordinate with nursing staff and other departments
• Runs errands, transports patients, and helps with inventory of supplies and equipment
• May perform non-medical duties such as assisting with meals, blankets, and comfort items
• Attends unit meetings and in-services as required

Education

HS Diploma/GED Equivalent

Job description

Position: Patient Care Tech / Health Unit Coordinator

Location: Baylor Scott and White, Brenham, TX

Shift: PRN Days.

Opportunities available in the following departments: Medical Surgical, ICU, Telemetry

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator performs various clerical and patient care duties for the department under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Collects and records patient data, reporting information and observations to nursing team members in a timely fashion. Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake and output and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger-stick blood samples, test strips and portable meters. Performs routine urinary catheter care. Collects and transports specimens, including, but not limited to, urine, stool and sputum, as requested.
• Helps patients with activities of daily living (i.e., personal hygiene, dressing, eating, maintaining continence and turning/transferring/ambulation) and changing linen, as appropriate to setting. Answers and responds to patient call lights and requests in a timely way. May be assigned as a sitter for patients needing constant observation.
• Completes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms and documents related to work area management and patient care to include admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, medical records and physician call list. Maintains clean and organized work area of records, files, forms, and reference documents. Checks, updates and maintains facility boards, pneumatic tube system and telemetry box reconciliation according to departmental policy, procedures and/or guidelines.
• Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos and letters using computer programs.
• Greets visitors and helps them as needed. Answers telephones and contacts professional and non-professional 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.
• Cleans patient bedside units and nursing areas not included in general housekeeping, and cleans equipment properly and distributes based on patient needs.
• Attends in-services, unit meetings and conferences.

Key Success Factors

• Good communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality about patient.
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels.

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:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

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.