Patient Care Tech Jobs

Location: Plano

Unit: Float Pool Unit

Shift: PRN Nights

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Care Technician performs various patient care duties for the department under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse or other medical staff. Helps in the delivery of patient care and meeting the needs of the family or significant other and follows the plan of care, which includes the age and/or development stage of the patient.

Why become a PCT?

• Variety – Each day is different. You will get a chance to care for different patients with various illness and treatment plans where you will get to use different skills.
• Training – You will be provided ongoing training from day one to help you be successful.
• Opportunity – Being a PCT can be your steppingstone to other careers at Baylor Scott and White such as Monitor Techs or ED Techs and is a great experience for those looking to become Registered Nurses.
• Help people – It is a rewarding job that can make a positive impact to people’s lives daily.

What can you expect to do as a PCT?

• Taking care of patient personal hygiene and help with patient clean up.
• Answer call lights and complete patient rounds
• Collect and record patient Data, record vital signs and help patients with activities of daily living (ADL)
• Comply with Baylor Scott and White policies and procedures.
• Help with completing/maintaining files and forms for admission, transfer and discharges.

What will make you successful as a PCT?

• Positive attitude –You will see people in some of their worst moments. Having a positive attitude can help brighten the lives of those you care for.
• Communication –Clear communication with patients and staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork –The ability to work with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses and physicians, is the key to give better patient care.
• Compassion –This is both a physically and emotionally fast-paced job. Compassion for patients is one of the biggest factors in becoming successful.

Baylor Scott and White Health’s Core Values

• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We serve faithfully by doing what’s right with a joyful heart.
• We never settleby constantly striving for better.
• We make an impactby courageously taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• Tuition Reimbursement

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
  • Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience