Patient Care Technician- Recovery Unit

Job Title & Specialty Area:PreOp Postop Holding - Patient Care Technician

Department: PreOp/PostOp Unit

Location: Children's Medical Center Plano,TX

Shift: Monday & Wednesday, 6a-6:30p

Job Type: On-Site

Summary:
The purpose of the Patient Care Technician is to assist the nurse and respiratory therapist in Patient Care delivery of patients ranging from zero to 18 years old, and assist in managing the customer service experience during the patient stay within the organization.

JOB PROFILE
* Through experience, has developed technical knowledge and skills to perform a variety of routine activities
* Understands how own duties relate to others in the team and has an awareness of how the team integrates with others
* Manages own workload by applying an understanding of team priorities; may provide assistance to less experienced colleagues
* Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects predefined solutions from established operating procedures
* Impacts the performance of own team through the quality of the services or information provided
* Follows standardized procedures and practices and receives regular but moderate supervision and guidance

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.
* Has the ability to perform advanced Patient Care tasks if assigned by their respective areas (See addendum).
* Respond quickly to patient and family needs and problem solve appropriately in collaboration with the RN; maintain a safe patient environment at all times and 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.
* May perform other duties as assigned.

This is a part-time hourly position.

Experience

• If you're a student, you must be enrolled in an accredited nursing education program.
• If you're not a student, at least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant, an EMT or a medical assistant in a hospital setting is preferred.

Education

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certifications

• Required: For non-nursing students: completion of certified nursing assistant training, basic EMT training, paramedic or medical assistant training or the equivalent, including proof of course completion.
• Required: American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Why Children's Health?
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.

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.