Patient Care Technician-Nights
Company: Wise
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Multiple Patient Care Technician Opportunities in Various
Specialities for Night Shifts! SUMMARY Patient Care Technicians
(PCTs) provide high-acuity, multidisciplinary care for patients
whose needed treatment ranges from pre-operation to post-operation,
medical surgical departments and surgical units. We offer a variety
of shifts, full time, part time and PRN positions at William P.
Clements Jr. University hospital (CUH). We offer a comprehensive
benefit package that includes: Paid (zero premium) medical coverage
for employees starting first day State of Texas defined-benefit
pension plan Generous Paid Time off ) vacation & sick leave plus 14
paid holidays Paid (zero premium) medical coverage for employees
starting first day State of Texas defined-benefit pension plan
Generous Paid Time off ) vacation & sick leave plus 14 paid
holidays MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school
diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read, write and communicate
in English. Familiarity with medical terminology. Working knowledge
of basic computer software skills. One year acute care inpatient
hospital experience preferred, or a certified nursing assistant
certificate or certified medical assistant certificate or completed
the first semester of nursing clinicals. Current Basic Life Support
(BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart
Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Must achieve
validation of required core competencies and training within 6
months of employment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide patient care
under the direction of nursing staff being certain to only perform
tasks in which training and/or competency has been validated.
Collect, monitor, and document pertinent data relating to patient
functioning and care to include but not limited to: intake and
output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood
pressure. Recognizes and immediately reports values outside normal
parameters to the nurse. Perform patient rounding being sure to
report any changes in a patient's condition or behavior immediately
to the nurse. Seeks assistance and guidance as needed to ensure
that patient care is delivered in a safe, high quality and
effective manner at all times. Assess, identify, and monitor
environmental, patient, and the patient's family needs in a
respectful, positive, and timely manner to achieve satisfaction.
Perform basic hygiene care in accordance with the Department of
Nursing policies, procedures and unit standards to include but not
limited to peri care, oral care, daily hygiene, linen changes, skin
changes, and foley care. Transfer and transport patients in
accordance with policies and procedures with specific consideration
to age-specific and safety needs. Resolve patient concerns by
initiating service recovery and immediately escalating patient,
family, visitors and staff concerns through the chain of command.
Build meaning and sustainable relationships of trust through open
and interactive communication with members of the healthcare team.
Prepare, update, and disseminate reports at the change of shift and
when changes are noted in the patient's condition. Support the
administrative and clinical operations of assigned practice
environment. Orient new staff and students to work areas.
Collaborates with other nursing staff and hospital employees to
create an environment that is conducive to the retention of
qualified personnel. Utilize downtime to assist others and/or to
provide additional supportive measures to patients and/or patients'
families within the respective patient care environment. Completes
other duties as assigned. Performs in the role of sitter as needed,
documents as required. Maintain current compliance with ongoing
annual education requirements (modules, classes and competencies).
Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Work requires constant walking, standing, bending, turning, and
stooping. Pushing and pulling heavy objects such as patient beds.
Must be able to help lift and turn patients. Work requires good
interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.
Work requires contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied
health personnel, and other medical and non-medical office
personnel to coordinate necessary information and to provide
optimal level of patient care. Work requires telephone skills when
in contact with patients, referring physicians, and pharmaceutical
representatives outside of university, vendors, and third party
payees. Work requires ability to read, write, and perform
mathematical calculations. The following is the acronym, "PACT",
and is fundamental to all clinical positions at UT Southwestern
Medical Center: P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in
solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction
of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas
of concern before they become problems. A-Ability, Attitude and
Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and
conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting
a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a
dependable and reliable manner. C-Communication, Contribution, and
Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help,
needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus
on customer service with creative solutions while improving the
customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery
and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our
contribution to department goals. T-Teamwork: Employees work to
contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers,
promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in
maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.
WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed primarily in a hospital
setting where incumbent may be exposed to body fluids and
infectious diseases. Any qualifications to be considered as
equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of
the Vice President for Human Resources Administration, or his/her
designee. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject
to the provisions of Texas Education Code --- 51.2 UT Southwestern
Medical Center is committed to an educational and working
environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the
University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT
Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship
status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit:
https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/
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