Patient Care Technician

HCA Houston Healthcare; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. This role involves assisting nursing staff with basic patient care services and ensuring a safe, clean environment for patients. The ideal candidate will engage in evidence-based practices to enhance the patient experience and contribute to a supportive healthcare team. Join a dedicated organization that values integrity and collaboration, with a commitment to providing exceptional care to the community. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow their career in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Free Telemedicine Services

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• Experience in patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in providing patient care and maintaining a safe environment.
• Record patient information and assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Communication Skills

Mobility Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Patient Care Technician today with HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  
  

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Come join our team as a(an) Patient Care Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

What you will do in this role:

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
• Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  
  

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, is a 165+ bed, general acute care hospital, founded in 2006 by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, patient-friendly healthcare environment for their community. We strive to provide world-class healthcare to patients throughout Cypress, TX and Northwest Houston. HCA Houston North Cypress provides comprehensive services utilizing the latest in medical technology and equipment. We employ well-respected area physicians and aim to provide an upscale five-star hotel-like ambiance with the comfort of those we care for in mind. Our services include a 20+ bed unit ICU, robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedic care, joint replacement surgery, cancer care, advanced wound care services using hyperbaric medicine, advanced breast cancer screening and imaging, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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