Patient Care Tech

Methodist Hospital Atascosa - Jourdanton, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Jourdanton, TX

About the position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Methodist Hospital Atascosa plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This position involves performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring that patients receive efficient and compassionate care. The PCT is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe patient care environment and adhering to hospital policies and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients.
• Assists with the use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs.
• Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities.
• Assists with discharges.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests, ensuring accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimens.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination.
• Changes bed linens as needed.
• Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copays and free telemedicine services.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Auto and home insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Legal counseling.
• Long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage based on income.