Patient Care Tech

About the Role

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. This includes our employees. 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. Join our team to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities now and for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Performs patient care activities, including identifying and responding to abnormal findings, appropriately escalating changes in the patient’s condition to the nurse, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• 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 and reporting 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.
• Obtains and prepares laboratory specimens as prescribed within the scope of the role.
• Helps orient new employees 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.

Requirements

• One (1) year of prior patient care experience (e.g., Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Patient Care Technician) or similar role required, preferably in an acute care setting.
• Proficiency in all Core Competencies of the PCT I and II position as noted in Memorial Hermann’s PCT Competency Based Tool and as validated by Memorial Hermann Clinical Education no later than the end of orientation.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Qualifications

• Certified in Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of employment.