PATIENT CARE TECH HUC
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Waco
Posted on: October 8, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYThe Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator
performs various clerical and patient care duties for the
department under the direct supervision of the licensed
nurse.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLECollects and records patient
data, reporting information and observations to nursing team
members 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, but not limited to,
urine, stool and sputum, as requested.Helps patients with
activities of daily living (i.e., personal hygiene, dressing,
eating, maintaining continence and turning/transferring/ambulation)
and changing linen, as appropriate to setting. Answers and responds
to patient call lights and requests in a timely way. 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 to include 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 helps them as needed. Answers
telephones and contacts professional and non-professional nursing
team and medical staff using pagers, beepers and cell phones.
Tracks call light response time for the unit. Assigns phone and
location devices to appropriate staff.Perform work area help 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 help with
non-medical patient care 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.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSGood communications
skills, both verbally and in writing.Must be able to maintain
confidentiality about patient.Must have the ability to relate
professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients,
families, and other employees at all levels.BENEFITSOur competitive
benefits package includes the followingImmediate eligibility for
health and welfare benefits401(k) savings plan with
dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual
beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based on position type
and/or levelQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED
EquivalentEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of
ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATIONBasic Life Support
(BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.As a health
care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we
are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we
promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott &
White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a
diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Irving , PATIENT CARE TECH HUC, Other , Waco, Texas
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