Search jobs > Tucson, AZ > Patient care tech

Patient Care Tech - Surgical, Nights, FT

Memorial Hermann Health System
TMC/Children's Hospital
Full-time

Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education : (None)

Licenses / Certifications :

  • Certified in Basic Life Support or Heartsaver CPR with AED within 90 days of employment, and
  • Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health, preferred or
  • Completion of a Medical Assistant training program (Certification or Registration), preferred or
  • In the Emergency Department only, no experience if graduate from EMT (Basic or Intermediate Level) or Paramedic Program

Experience / Knowledge / Skills :

Prior patient care experience or in lieu of experience a certification.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Provides direct patient care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Obtain pre and post treatment vitals, weight and vascular access condition. Report any unusual changes or findings to the nurse.
  • Responsible for timely and accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including vital signs, treatment parameters, and change in condition.
  • Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
  • Obtain and prepare laboratory specimens as prescribed.
  • Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes; follows safety rules; works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors;

and participates in organizational departments safety programs; adheres to all MH policies and procedures.

  • Integrate into unit based team and participates in professional governance opportunities as appropriate.
  • Helps orient new employees as appropriate.
  • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory / continuing education and skills competency;

supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.

Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.

  • Other duties as assigned.
  • 30+ days ago
Related jobs
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona

We don’t only care for our patients, we care for our TMC family too. Unit 900 is an adult medical surgical floor that cares for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical conditions or are recovering from surgery. Six (6) months of patient care experience, preferably in an acu...

Memorial Hermann Health System
Tucson, Arizona

Provides direct patient care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Prior patient care experience or in lieu of experience a certification. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within b...

Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona

As a Patient Care Technician responsible for direct patient care services on a specific unit under the supervision of an RN or Case Manager. This position is a hybrid role transitioning between a Patient Care Technician and a Unit Clerk. As a Unit Clerk responsible for the coordination of clerical a...

Northwest Healthcare
Tucson, Arizona

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated patient care services in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department within the Acute Care Setting. This is a PRN (As Needed) Patient Care Technician work...

Banner Health
Tucson, Arizona

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided. Based on area of assignment may ass...

Supplemental Health Care
Tucson, Arizona

Please apply online now for immediate consideration for this Surgical Technician opportunity or to connect with our team about all of the Surgical Tech options in Arizona. Travel Surgical Tech (OR Tech) Allied : Tucson, AZ. Supplemental Health Care has been named Best in Staffing based on real feedb...

Banner Health
Tucson, Arizona

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided. If you’re looking to leverage your ...

Banner Health
Tucson, Arizona

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided. Based on area of assignment may ass...

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Southeast Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

Patient Care Technician PCT Nights. One (1) plus years of previous experience as a Patient Care Technician preferred. Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff. Activities of daily living such as baths, oral hygiene, and oral feedings performed to satisfacti...

Banner Health
Tucson, Arizona

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided. Based on area of assignment may ass...