Patient Care Technician HUC PCT Days

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator for full-time day shifts. This entry-level role involves patient care and clerical responsibilities under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Join a dynamic team committed to quality patient support and benefit from competitive offerings from day one, including health benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with matching

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring less than 1 year of experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record patient data, obtain vital signs.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and maintain cleanliness.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain patient records.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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• Location: Baylor University Medical Center
• Department: Surgical Services
• Shift: Full-time Days (12 hour shifts, rotating weekends)
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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