Patient Care Technician (FT Days/Nights)
10 days ago
Dallas
Job DescriptionDescription: White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital located near the historic White Rock Lake community, that serves the Dallas, Garland, Mesquite and surrounding areas. We specialize in a wide range of services including comprehensive medical/surgical care, bariatric, cardiology, outpatient and emergency medicine. Our mission is to deliver exceptional healthcare with compassion and excellence. White Rock Medical Center is seeking compassionate, care-minded individuals to join our company and make a difference. As a member of the White Rock Medical Center team, you can advance your skills while working in a supportive and patient focused environment. Apply today! Why join White Rock Medical Center? • Competitive salary and benefits, • Employee programs and events., • Paid Time Off and 7 Company Holidays., • Employer paid life insurance., • Reports any change in physical condition or behavior of patient to RN or Shift Manager., • Provides hygiene care to assigned patients and documents care in EMR., • Assists patients in ordering meals, feeding patient if necessary, removing tray from room and accurately documents dietary intake in EMR., • Anticipates patients’ needs and answers call lights in a timely manner., • Carries out fall prevention interventions for patients at risk; Keeps bed in low position, siderails up, bed alarm activated; responds quickly when alarm sounds., • Prepares patient room for receiving an admission, including presence of O2 and suction set-ups., • Follows Valuables procedure., • Accurately obtains and records in ERM vital signs, O2 sats, blood sugars, daily weights, and intake/output on assigned patients., • Collects and accurately labels specimens and transports specimen to proper area in the lab., • Operates equipment safely and reports malfunctions., • Runs controls on glucometer; makes sure control bottles are dated accurately., • Adheres to infection control policies., • Makes sure Redi-bath temperature is recorded daily., • Uses proper body mechanics when transferring patient from bed/chair and uses lift equipment when required., • Prior Experience as Patient Care Technician., • Computer Skills., • BLS from AHA or ARC., • Certified Nursing Assistant license from the Texas Nurse Aide Registry or EMT certification or CMA certification preferred.