Location/Facility Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital, 1400 8th Avenue – Fort Worth

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Specialty/Department/Practice Telemetry

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Shift/Schedule Full time days, Four 10-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends

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JOB SUMMARY

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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.

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Why become a PCT?

\n\nHelp people – It is a rewarding job that can make a positive impact to people’s lives daily.\nTraining – You will be provided ongoing training from day one to help you be successful.\nVariety – 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.\nOpportunity – 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.\n\n

What can you expect to do as a PCT?

\n\nCollect and record patient Data, record vital signs and help patients with activities of daily living (ADL)\nAnswer call lights and complete patient rounds\nHelp with completing/maintaining files and forms for admission, transfer and discharges.\nTaking care of patient personal hygiene and help with patient clean up.\nComply with Baylor Scott and White policies and procedures.\n\n

What will make you successful as a PCT?

\n\nCompassion –This is both a physically and emotionally fast-paced job. Compassion for patients is one of the biggest factors in becoming successful.\nCommunication –Clear communication with patients and staff, both verbally and in writing.\nPositive 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.\nTeamwork –The ability to work with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses and physicians, is the key to give better patient care.\n\n

Baylor Scott and White Health’s Core Values

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

 

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About Us

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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

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Our Core Values are:

\n\nWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.\nWe never settle by constantly striving for better.\nWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.\nWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.\n\n

Benefits

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Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

\n\nEligibility on day 1 for all benefits\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%\nDebt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more\nImmediate access to time off benefits\n\n

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

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

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Job Summary

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The Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator handles clerical and patient care tasks under a licensed nurse's supervision.

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Essential Functions of the Role

\n\nCollects and records patient data, reporting information to nursing team members promptly. Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake, and output. Performs blood glucose monitoring using finger-stick blood samples, test strips, and portable meters. Performs routine urinary catheter care. Collects and transports specimens, including urine, stool, and sputum, as requested.\nHelps patients with daily activities like hygiene, dressing, eating, and moving. Changes linen as needed. Answers patient call lights and requests quickly. May be assigned as a sitter for patients needing constant observation.\nCompletes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms, and documents. This includes admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, medical records, and physician call lists. Maintains a clean and organized work area for records, files, forms, and reference documents. Checks, updates, and maintains facility boards, pneumatic tube systems, and telemetry box reconciliation. Follows departmental policy, procedures, and guidelines.\nPrepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos and letters using computer programs.\nGreets visitors and helps them as needed. Answers telephones and contacts the 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.\nPerform work area help duties as directed by the nurse or physician. Runs errands, picks up supplies and transports patients.\nMaintains inventory, requisitions and stocks work area supplies and equipment.\nMay help with non-medical patient care duties, such as making coffee, transporting patients, and distributing ice, water and blankets.\nClean patient bedside units and nursing areas not covered by general housekeeping. Clean equipment properly and distribute based on patient needs.\nAttends in-services, unit meetings and conferences.\n\n

Key Success Factors

\n\nGood communication skills, both verbally and in writing.\nMust be able to maintain confidentiality about patients.\nMust relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels.\n\n

Belonging Statement

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We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED EquivalentEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.