Patient Care Tech / PCT ICU

• Works in partnership with the licensed nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.

• Demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age specific populations under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

• Records data as directed by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient concerns to the licensed nurse.

• Responsible for obtaining vital signs; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating and other ADLs; collecting specimens for lab tests; and assistance with monitoring of patients.

• Competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross-trained and cross-competent to cover more than one hospital service, role or function).

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification required or may be in senior year of nursing school with less than one semester to complete the nursing program.
• Must maintain active certification within the State of Texas.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Training, education and competencies completed annually for any additional duties required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Two years' experience in acute care hospital or long-term care facility.