Patient Care Tech - Perry Nursing Unit

About the position

The position involves providing patient care under the supervision of the Staff Nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), specimen collection (non-invasive), transportation of patients (unmonitored), patient preparation for procedures, collection of vital signs, and performing unit-specific procedures and tasks that require documented competencies. The role is crucial in fulfilling Houston Healthcare's mission, values, and quality commitment. The individual will participate as a team member to ensure that appropriate resources are available to all internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Perform specimen collection (non-invasive)
• Transport patients (unmonitored)
• Prepare patients for procedures
• Collect vital signs
• Perform unit-specific procedures and tasks requiring documented competencies
• Participate as a team member to ensure resources are available to customers

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• One (1) year experience as a patient care tech or similar title in a hospital
• Two (2) years patient care assisting experience in other health care facilities may substitute for hospital experience
• One (1) year experience as a medical technician or hospital corpsman in the U.S. Armed Forces may substitute for hospital experience
• Current enrollment in clinical portion of a nursing program or completion of PCT, CNA or Medical Assistant program eliminates experience requirements
• Current AHA-BLS certification
• Knowledge of medical terminology, hospital professional services, documentation, anatomy & physiology, infection control, vital signs, medical records, assistance with physical exams, specimen collection, and patient-focused care