Patient Care Tech HUC

About Us

Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, we empower you to live well. Our core values are:

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

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well. Offerings may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

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

Responsibilities

• Collects 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.
• Assists 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.
• Completes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms, and documents, including 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.
• Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos, and letters using computer programs.
• Greets visitors and assists 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.
• Performs work area help duties as directed by the nurse or physician, such as running errands, picking up supplies, and transporting patients.
• Maintains inventory, requisitions, and stocks work area supplies and equipment.
• May assist with non-medical patient care duties, such as making coffee, transporting patients, and distributing ice, water, and blankets.
• Cleans patient bedside units and nursing areas not covered by general housekeeping. Cleans equipment properly and distributes based on patient needs.
• Attends in-services, unit meetings, and conferences.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Less than 1 year of experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire or transfer

Skills

• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients
• Professional and positive interaction with patients, families, and employees at all levels

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Shift: Night
Schedule: Full Time