Patient Care Technician at UT Southwestern Medical Center

%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial; text-align: center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 20px;%22%3E%3Cb%3EMultiple Patient Care Technician Opportunities in Various Specialties!%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial; text-align: center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 20px;%22%3E%3Cb%3EMedSurg | ICU | Rehab | Oncology%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial; text-align: center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 20px;%22%3E%3Cb%3EFull-Time | Part-Time | PRN%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EWorks to provide patient care under the direction of nursing staff being certain to only perform tasks in which training and/or competency has been validated. %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or equivalent%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EMust be able to read, write and communicate in English. Familiarity with medical terminology. Working knowledge of basic computer software skills. %3Cbr%3E1 year acute care inpatient hospital experience in the role preferred or %3Cbr%3EA certified nursing assistant certificate and experience in the role or %3Cbr%3Ecompleted the PCT residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center or %3Cbr%3Ecompleted Nursing Fundamentals and skills course in nursing school.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required. %3Cbr%3EMust achieve validation of required core competencies and training within 6 months of employment. within 180 Days%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EProvide patient care under the direction of nursing staff being certain to only perform tasks in which training and/or competency has been validated.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECollect, monitor, and document pertinent data relating to patient functioning and care to include but not limited to: intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Recognizes and immediately reports values outside normal parameters to the nurse.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerform patient rounding being sure to report any changes in a patient%27s condition or behavior immediately to the nurse. Seeks assistance and guidance as needed to ensure that patient care is delivered in a safe, high quality and effective manner at all times.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EAssess, identify, and monitor environmental, patient, and the patient%27s family needs in a respectful, positive, and timely manner to achieve satisfaction.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerform basic hygiene care in accordance with the Department of Nursing policies, procedures and unit standards to include but not limited to pericare, oral care, daily hygiene, linen changes, skin changes, and foley care.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ETransfer and transport patients in accordance with policies and procedures with specific consideration to age-specific and safety needs.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EResolve patient concerns by initiating service recovery and immediately escalating patient, family, visitors and staff concerns through the chain of command.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EBuild meaning and sustainable relationships of trust through open and interactive communication with members of the healthcare team.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPrepare, update, and disseminate reports at the change of shift and when changes are noted in the patient%27s condition.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ESupport the administrative and clinical operations of assigned practice environment.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EOrient new staff and students to work areas. Collaborates with other nursing staff and hospital employees to create an environment that is conducive to the retention of qualified personnel.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EUtilize downtime to assist others and/or to provide additional supportive measures to patients and/or patients%27 families within the respective patient care environment. Completes other duties as assigned. Performs in the role of sitter as needed, documents as required.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMaintain current compliance with ongoing annual education requirements (modules, classes and competencies).%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E %3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEEO Statement%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E Apply Now