Patient Care Tech | PSU

Patient Care Tech | PSU

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Uptown is searching to hire a Full-time Patient Care Technician.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Uptown is a joint venture surgical hospital between Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), United Surgical Partners International (USPI), and local physicians. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Uptown provides a wide range of medical and surgical services for to the greater North Texas area across 8 ORs, 24 private Inpatient rooms, a full-service ED. The hospital specializes in both inpatient and outpatient procedures in Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Spine, General, Bariatrics, Surgical Oncology, ENT, Reconstructive Surgery, and other surgical specialties.

Job Summary :

Assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and / or unit.

Position Qualifications :

High school student or graduate or equivalent.

Previous clinical experience preferred.

Current certification in CPR

Possess the ability to follow established cleaning methods in performing daily tasks.

Must be able to keep all equipment in good working condition.

Medical Assistant or clinical training preferred

One year experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified is preferred

Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories

Patient Interviewing skills

Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols

Knowledge of patient evaluation procedures

Ability to perform routine invasive procedures, such as venipuncture, and EKG

Ability to maintain quality, safety, and / or infection control standards

Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient

Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation