Patient Care Technician (Entry) - Katy Campus (Nights)
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At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Technician (PCT)-Entry is an entry level nursing support role. Individuals with little to no previous clinical experience or non-acute care experience will be offered competency based training. After receiving the appropriate orientation and training, individuals will demonstrate the knowledge necessary and act under the direction of a licensed clinician to communicate appropriately, carry out delegated tasks for assigned patient populations, and provide high quality support of patient care and services. This position exercises sound judgment and executes clinical skills commensurate with experience necessary for assisting with patient-care procedures. The PCT Entry performs basic patient care activities, including but not limited to identifying and responding to abnormal findings, pertinent changes in the patient's condition reporting such to the nurse immediately, charts observations and activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, and provides assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices patient and family centered care. Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: (None)

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

Experience / Knowledge / Skills: No experience required. All necessary training on PCT Core Competencies will be provided by Memorial Hermann.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides direct patient care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to vital signs (pre and post treatment, as applicable), visual monitoring of a patient's condition, hygiene support, toileting support, mobility support, nutrition support, bathing support, charting, and other activities of daily living as needed.
• Responsible for timely and accurate documentation of information. Should appropriately report any unusual changes or findings to the nurse.
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes; follows safety rules; works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors; participates in organizational departments' safety programs; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies and procedures.
• Develops knowledge of provision of patient care, hospitalprocesses, and integrating into unit-based teams.
• Integrates into unit-based team and participates in professional governance opportunities 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.
• 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.