Advanced Patient Care Tech - Telemetry

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as an Advanced Patient Care Tech - Telemetry you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Frisco which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Medical City Frisco, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Advanced Patient Care Tech - Telemetry where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Advanced Patient Care Technician (PCT), the priority is to give exceptional patient-centric care. Basic Patient Care services such as daily living help and maintaining a clean and safe Patient Care environment are performed by the PCT. Also, they help the nursing team with specialized Patient Care services based on their skills and training under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Adherence to all hospital policies and procedures while following State Board of Nursing regulations for unlicensed team members is a priority for the Advanced PCT.

What will you do in this role:

• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at the time of occurrence. Reports observations of patients to the RN/Team Lead.
• Helps with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Helps with the use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Helps with discharges.  Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Provides or helps with non-medicated care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and venous compression devices.
• Obtains or helps in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and transfer of specimens.
• Helps patients with activities of daily living including eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
• Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Aims to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• CNA, LNA, or EMT Training Program, or Military Medic Training
  
• 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting or as a military medic
• Phlebotomy certification preferred
• Telemetry certification preferred

Medical City Frisco is a 98 bed acute care hospital. We are a Medical City Plano facility. We offer a range of services including adult and pediatric surgery and orthopedics. We offer robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, imaging and emergency services. The specialists at our hospital are ready to care for women at every stage of life. We treat a range of conditions affecting women, including fertility problems and women's cancers. We offer luxury childbirth options and a Level II NICU. Medical City Frisco is a “green” facility. We are silver LEED certified for environmental and energy efficiency. Our facility is designed to provide a modern, beautiful, and exceptional healthcare experience. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Advanced Patient Care Tech - Telemetry opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.