Patient Care Tech/HUC - FT - Nights

About Us

Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of all 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 no matter where you are on your journey. 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.
• Helps 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 helps 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 help 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 BLS 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.