Transporter / Surgery / PRN / Days

Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a patient care associate to assist the Registered Nurse with direct patient care and to support safe, compassionate service delivery in Amarillo, Texas.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to Service Excellence standards, and participation in quality improvement initiatives within our hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification or completed at hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Attends to the patient's direct care needs and performs tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Works in collaboration with a RN, does not accept an independent assignment.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives in collaboration with other health team members.
• Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification or completed at hire and maintain certification throughout employment

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System

is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Attends to the patient's direct care needs and performs tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse. Works in collaboration with a RN, does not accept an independent assignment. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives in collaboration with other health team members. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

PROVISION OF SERVICES

• Assists the RN with implementation of an age appropriate plan of care through tasks routinely delegated by the RN and tasks delegated by the RN based on patient’s condition and the individual’s skills.
• Provides safe patient transport and prepping and positioning assistance
• Performs sanitation duties in accordance with unit policies and standards of care.
• Assists the RN to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Program

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• BLS certification or completed at hire and maintain certification throughout employment.

DISCLAIMER

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.