Patient Care Tech FT McAllen
South Texas Health System · McAllen, TX · 2 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
Performs the functions of a Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status in their assigned shift.
Responsibilities
- Maintain performance skills in Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary roles
- Provide basic patient care across all age groups
- Perform computer data entry, preferably using Microsoft Office
Requirements
- High School Graduate/GED
- Certified Nurse Aide certification for the State of Texas, Medical Assistant certification, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, OR certification as a Certified Patient Care Tech (CPCT) (effective October 11, 2009, and must remain current thereafter)
- Preferred: Graduate from a Patient Care Associate/Technician program
- Must obtain CPI certification within 6 months of hire and maintain it thereafter
- Current BCLS certification (must align with AHA Healthcare Provider’s Program curriculum)
- Six (6) months or more experience in an acute care setting preferred
- Demonstrate commitment to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct
Skills
- Basic EKG skills preferred
- Phlebotomy skills preferred
- Computer data entry skills required