Patient Care Tech Heart FT 7p-7a

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)
• Must remain current in required certifications thereafter
• Preferred: Graduate from a Patient Care Associate/Technician program
• Must obtain CPI certification within 6 months of hire and maintain it
• Current BCLS certification (AHA Healthcare Provider’s Program)
• 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