Patient Care Technician (Nights-PT&FT)

About the role

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms for patient admission with appropriate equipment and supplies based on age and needs of patient.
• Perform basic patient care tasks including baths, vital signs, positioning, ambulating, appropriate disposal of hazardous waste, and documentation of intake/output or other tasks delegated by the registered nurse (RN) within the scope of job duties.
• Respond quickly to patient and family needs and problem solve appropriately in collaboration with the RN; maintain a safe patient environment at all times.
• Transport stable patients to procedures or testing within the Children's Medical Center physical building requiring minimal therapy needs in addition to patient discharge.
• Assist in emergency situations by initiating BLS, continuing chest compressions, and/or participate as a runner.
• Assist with unit regulatory readiness as assigned (including code cart checks).
• Demonstrate skills as identified on the unit-based competency checklist, document legibly and completely.

Requirements

• If a student, must be actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• High School Equivalent (GED)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support-2R-BLS
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements

Schedule

• Part-Time: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM | Two 12-hour shifts per week
• Full-Time: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM | Three 12-hour shifts per week

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement