Ardent Health Services Athens , TX 75751
Posted 1 week ago
Overview
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Medical Surgical Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Athens, TX.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:
Your team is bigger than your department:
UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.
We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
Responsibilities
Work in partnership with the licensed nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age specific populations under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Record data as directed by policy and procedure, and report observations and patient concerns to the licensed nurse.
Responsible for assigned non-nursing functions.
Duties include, but may not be limited to, obtaining vital signs; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating and other ADLs; collecting specimens for lab tests; and assistance with monitoring of patients.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent.
BLS - must have certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position.
Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification, or may be in senior year of nursing school with less than one semester to complete the nursing program.
Preferred Job Requirements
Two (2) years experience in acute care hospital or long term care facility.
Must maintain active certification with in the State of Texas.
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