Patient Care Tech

Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical (Full-time/Nights)Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093 Work hours: Full-time Nights (6:45pm to 7:15am) Three 12-hour night shifts for 36 hours/week with weekend and holiday requirements 6-week scheduling, working 6 weekend shifts per 6 weeks Medical Surgical/Telemetry, 5A department highlights: Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for mentorship and career growth. Highly engaged/experienced team, consisting of RN's, PCTs, and charge RN. Positive, supportive team that collaborates in caring for our complex patient population of 29 medical/surgical telemetry patients. The professional PCT exhibits caring behaviors in working with patients and team members.CARE OF PATIENT/TECHNICAL SKILLS: Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care. Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse. Assists in admission/transfer/discharge. Provides and Revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences. Performs technical procedures safely and proficiently. Takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk. Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable. Documents accurately and appropriately. In collaboration/consultation with the nurse, adapts care to reflect patient population. In collaboration/consultation with nurse, incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care. Keeps patient environment clean and maintains safe environment. Anticipates patient/family and visitor needs and takes action to meet those needs and rounds as appropriateAdditional perks of being a Texas Health Patient Care Tech Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.