Patient Care Tech HUC
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Waxahachie
Posted on: March 2, 2025
Job Description:
Location - The Heart Hospital of Waxahachie -
(Waxahachie,TX)
Unit/Dept - Pre/Post/Inpatient Nursing
Shift/Schedule - 3/12 Days
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of
all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White
is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that
empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful
heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we
serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering
exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you
are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility,
visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our
offerings, which may include:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost
and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top
priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator handles
clerical and patient care tasks under a licensed nurse's
supervision.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Collects and records patient data, reporting information to
nursing team members promptly. Obtains and records patient vital
signs, height, weight, nutritional intake, and output. Performs
blood glucose monitoring using finger-stick blood samples, test
strips, and portable meters. Performs routine urinary catheter
care. Collects and transports specimens, including urine, stool,
and sputum, as requested.
- Helps patients with daily activities like hygiene, dressing,
eating, and moving. Changes linen as needed. Answers patient call
lights and requests quickly. May be assigned as a sitter for
patients needing constant observation.
- Completes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms,
and documents. This includes admissions, surgeries, transfers,
discharges, medical records, and physician call lists. Maintains a
clean and organized work area for records, files, forms, and
reference documents. Checks, updates, and maintains facility
boards, pneumatic tube systems, and telemetry box reconciliation.
Follows departmental policy, procedures, and guidelines.
- Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos and letters
using computer programs.
- Greets visitors and helps them as needed. Answers telephones
and contacts the nursing team and medical staff using pagers,
beepers, and cell phones. Tracks call light response time for the
unit. Assigns phone and location devices to appropriate
staff.
- Perform work area help duties as directed by the nurse or
physician. Runs errands, picks up supplies and transports
patients.
- Maintains inventory, requisitions and stocks work area supplies
and equipment.
- May help with non-medical patient care duties, such as making
coffee, transporting patients, and distributing ice, water and
blankets.
- Clean patient bedside units and nursing areas not covered by
general housekeeping. Clean equipment properly and distribute based
on patient needs.
- Attends in-services, unit meetings and conferences.
Key Success Factors
- Good communication skills, both verbally and in
writing.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality about
patients.
- Must relate professionally and positively and work
cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all
levels.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and
supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the
communities we serve.QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of
ExperienceCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or
transfer.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas , Patient Care Tech HUC, Other , Waxahachie, Texas
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