Patient Care Tech - Days

Patient Care Technician (PCT) I

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) I performs basic patient care activities, including but not limited to identifying and responding to abnormal findings, appropriately escalating to the nurse any changes related to the patient's condition, and activities of daily living (ADL's). The PCT I provides assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices patient and family centered care. This role typically reports to the Unit Manager.

Shift : 6 : 00 am - 6 : 00 pm

Location : Medical / Surgical Unit at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

BLS preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Education : None

Licenses / Certifications : Certified in Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association within 90 days of employment.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

• One (1) year of prior patient care experience (e.g. Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician, or Patient Care Technician) or similar role required, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Proficiency in all Core Competencies of the PCT I and II position as noted in Memorial Hermann's PCT Competency Based Tool and as validated by Memorial Hermann Clinical Education no later than the end of orientation.

Principal Responsibilities