Patient Care Technician HUC

Patient Care Technician HUC

Position:
Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) at Baylor Scott & White Health – Baylor University Medical Center. Department:
Surgical Services
.

Shift:
Full‑time days, 12‑hour shifts, rotating weekends
. Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 (eligibility applies).

The Patient Care Technician HUC performs clerical and patient care duties under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.

• Collect and record patient data; obtain vital signs; monitor blood glucose; perform routine urinary catheter care; collect and transport specimens.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, respond to call lights, and provide sitter duties if assigned.
• Maintain unit and patient records, files, forms; update and reconcile facility boards, pneumatic tube system, telemetry box.
• Prepare reports, purchase orders, projects, memos, and letters using computer programs.
• Greet visitors, answer phones, contact clinical staff, track call light response time, assign devices.
• Assist as directed by nurse or physician; run errands, pick up supplies, transport patients.
• Maintain inventory, requisitions, and supplies; perform non‑medical patient care duties as needed.
• Clean patient bedside units, nursing areas, equipment; distribute supplies to patients.
• Attend in‑services, unit meetings, conferences.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality about patient information.
• Professional, positive demeanor; cooperate with patients, families, and staff at all levels.

• 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.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Less than 1 year.
• Certification:
  Basic Life Support (BLS) – BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider;
Hospitals and Health Care Industry.