Patient Care Technician II - F/T Nights - 5E Cardiac IMU (Ben Taub Hospital)

The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography And Interventions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT II) to support nursing staff and enhance patient care. This role includes coordinating activities, assisting with patient data collection, and ensuring a smooth patient flow. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in a healthcare setting. Bilingual skills are a plus, and flexibility for weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent relevant experience in a healthcare facility.
• Nursing/Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician II Certification required.
• Basic Life Support from an AHA approved program.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing and medical staff in patient care.
• Coordinate activities in outpatient and procedural areas.
• Assist in patient data collection and perform select screenings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Medical Terms

Bilingual Skills

Computer and/or Key Entry Experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited medical/nursing assistant course

Tools

Minor medical equipment

PC

Job description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT II) is accountable for supporting nursing and medical staff in patient care. The PCT II coordinates activities in outpatient and procedural areas and facilitates a smooth patient flow. The PCT II is proficient in assisting in patient data collection and performs select screenings and technical functions relevant to area/assignment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited medical/nursing assistant course.
Two (2) years of recent relevant experience in a healthcare facility.

License & Certifications:
Nursing/Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician II Certification required.
Vision and Hearing Certification, as appropriate to specialty area within six (6) months of hire.
EKG or Sterilization and/or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as applicable to specialty area within six (6) months of hire.
Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
Other certificates as required by unit/service.


Special Requirements:
Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), PC, CRT, Medical Terms, Research and Writing/Composing Reports

Bilingual skills preferred.

CRT, Medical Terms and PC. Computer and/or Key Entry Experience

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays Flexible and Overtime


Equipment Operated:
Minor medical equipment, computer.