Patient Care Tech HUC Plano

Overview

Location:

Plano Regional - Baylor Scott and White

Schedule:

Full-time - 12 hour shifts, 3 days weekly, and weekend rotation

The Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator performs various clerical and patient care duties for the department under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.

• Collects and records patient data, reporting information and observations to nursing personnel in a timely fashion.
• Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake and output, and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger-stick blood samples, test strips and portable meters.
• Performs routine urinary catheter care.
• Collects and transports specimens, including urine, stool and sputum, as requested.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and changes in linen, as appropriate to setting.
• Answers and responds to patient call lights and requests in a timely manner.
• May be assigned as a sitter for patients needing constant observation.
• Completes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms and documents related to work area management and patient care, including admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, medical records and physician call list.
• Maintains clean and organized work area of records, files, forms, and reference documents.
• Checks, updates and maintains facility boards, pneumatic tube system and telemetry box reconciliation according to departmental policy, procedures and/or guidelines.
• Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos and letters using computer programs.
• Greets visitors and assists them as needed; answers telephones and contacts professional and non-professional nursing personnel and medical staff using pagers, beepers and cell phones.
• Tracks call light response time for the unit and assigns phone and location devices to appropriate staff.
• Performs work area support duties as directed by the nurse or physician, runs errands, picks up supplies and transports patients.
• Maintains inventory, requisitions and stocks work area supplies and equipment.
• May assist with non-medical patient care support duties, such as making coffee, transporting patients, and distributing ice, water and blankets.
• Cleans patient bedside units and nursing areas not included in general housekeeping, and cleans equipment properly and distributes based on patient needs.
• Attends in-services, unit meetings and conferences.

• Good communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient information.
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels.

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

• 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

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

• Education - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Certification/License/Registration - Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.