Patient Care Tech - Med Surg
Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as
a(an) Patient Care Tech - Med Surg you want with your current
employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical
City Alliance which is part of the nation's leading provider of
healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsMedical City Alliance,
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 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.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder
care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want
to work as a(an) Patient Care Tech - Med Surg 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 QualificationsThe Patient Care Technician (PCT)
delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a
variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common
nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the
supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the
nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the
PCT's skills/training and the needs of the Department, and
consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a
clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT
complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the
State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.
What you will do in this role:
- Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by
performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision
of the licensed nurse.
- 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.
- Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning,
dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers,
crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from
other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
- Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for
diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and
timely transfer of specimen.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living to include
eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and
elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
- Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as
needed.
- Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the
patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication
fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of
employment start dateNo Travel Travel RequiredNo experience
Required Years of Experience This role requires you to be fully
vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law
or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is
approved).Medical City Alliance serves families from Fort Worth,
Keller, Haslet, Saginaw and Tarrant County. Our 99+ bed hospital
offers 30+ specialties. We offer 2 convenient ER locations,
including our off-campus ER in Saginaw. Our maternity floor
includes labor and delivery suites and c-section ORs. We have a
well-baby nursery, postpartum rooms, and a Level III NICU. We offer
compassionate care with state-of-the-art surgical equipment. Our
hospital offers robotic surgery to perform procedures. Our facility
provides comprehensive cardiology services. We prioritize early
detection and treatment of heart disease. Our advanced technology
provides quick results to our patients. Our patient satisfaction
scores rank in the top decile of hospitals nationwide. Our
physicians rank Medical City Alliance as excellent in quality of
care. 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 Patient Care Tech - Med Surg 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.
Keywords: HCA Healthcare, Fort Worth , Patient Care Tech - Med Surg, Other , Fort Worth, Texas
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