Patient Care Technician - PSN Affiliates : Job Details

POSITION: Patient Care TechLocation: Sagecrest Hospital CarrolltonFull Time

Physicians Surgical Network Affiliates, are looking for Patient Care Technician to join our team. PSN Affiliates, manages surgery centers throughout Texas and is looking for talented case managers to partner with to give superior patient care.Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate.
• BLS / CPR (AHA)

Compensation and Benefits:

*COMPETITIVE HOURLY RATE *VISION

*401K *MEDICAL

*PTO Accrued *DENTALPosition Summary

Performs patient care activates within the limits of the position.

Other Responsibilities:

• Completes required orientation as directed by facility
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follows facility Unusual Occurrence Protocol
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
• Upholds HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists other nursing personnel in patient care.
• Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reactions to licensed staff.
• Makes rounds with oncoming shift.
• Completes Audits, as assigned.
• Enter Charges, as needed.
• Completes errands as directed.
• Performs functions that may be delegated by the licensed professional nurse (when appropriate)
• Measures and applies TED hose and SCD stockings.
• Performs oral suctioning with a tonsil-tip suction device.
• Collects urine (clean catch), and stool specimens.
• Collects sputum sample (not by suction).
• Performs intermittent urethral catheterization and urine specimen collection.
• Inserts and discontinues indwelling catheters; collects sterile specimens when ordered
• Performs blood glucose monitoring at the bedside.
• Applies pulse oximeter probe and records readings.
• Assists with set up (not application) of wall or tank oxygen therapy.
• Performs site care to established PEG or tracheostomy sites.
• Empties colostomy or ileostomy bags.
• Performs venipuncture for lab specimen testing.
• Discontinues peripheral IV catheters.
• Utilizes orthopedic appliances to include but not limited to braces, CPM machine, crutches, and walkers.
• Sets-up/takes down traction.
• Exhibits compassionate care and service excellence and demonstrates Studer Principles and “must haves”
• Facilitates patient movement through the facility, proactively supporting timely admissions, discharges and transfers
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

*****PSN AFFILIATES PROVIDES SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE TEXAS AREA TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO EL PASO, SAN ANTONIO, AUSTIN, PLANO, FORT WORTH, CARROLLTON, FRISCO, AND IRVING*****