PATIENT CARE TECH 6TH (DAYS)

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414‑bed acute care facility, has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965. Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. In addition, we have numerous facilities throughout the Texoma region. Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Texoma residents depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs. TMC offers major specialty services including open‑heart surgery and neurosurgery, and advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and health‑care services. Founded in 1979, UHS operates inpatient acute‑care facilities, inpatient behavioral‑health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral‑health services, an insurance offering, a physician network, and related services in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Position Summary

Works under the direction of a licensed nurse to assist in meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of patients in a professional and timely manner. Performs various tasks as competency documentation designates. Provides direct care with limited invasive procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Reading and numerical competency.
• Competency in use of technology and computers.
• Previous caregiving experience preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate basic caregiving skills and essential job functions.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines; all required Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) courses will be provided during new‑hire orientation or upon transfer and must be completed prior to working in a clinical setting.
• Must successfully complete “Handle with Care” within 6 months of hire/transfer, and annually thereafter.
• Effective communication and time‑management skills.
• Ability to provide age‑appropriate care/service and report patient welfare, safety, and security to the RN.