Baylor Scott & White Health
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Location: Baylor University Medical Center - Dallas, TX
Job Summary The Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator performs various clerical and patient care duties for the department under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.
Essential Functions
Collects and records patient data, reports information and observations to nursing personnel in a timely fashion.
Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake and output and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger-stick blood samples, test strips and portable meters.
Performs routine urinary catheter care. Collects and transports specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum) as requested.
Assists patients with activities of daily living (personal hygiene, dressing, eating, continence, turning/transferring/ambulation) and changing linen as appropriate.
Answers and responds to patient call lights and requests in a timely manner. May be assigned as a sitter for patients needing constant observation.
Completes and maintains unit and patient records, files and documents related to work area management and patient care (admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, medical records, physician call list).
Maintains clean and organized work area of records, files, forms, and reference documents. Checks and reconciles facility boards, pneumatic tube system and telemetry as required.
Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos and letters using computer programs.
Greets visitors, answers telephones, and contacts nursing staff and medical personnel as needed. Tracks call light response time for the unit. Assigns phone and location devices to appropriate staff.
Performs work area support 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 assist with non-medical patient care support duties (e.g., making coffee, transporting patients, distributing ice, water and blankets).
Cleans patient bedside units and nursing areas and ensures equipment is cleaned and distributed according to patient needs.
Attends in-services, unit meetings and conferences.
Key Success Factors
Good communications skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients.
Ability to relate professionally and positively with patients, families and colleagues at all levels.
Benefits
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note:
Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
Qualifications
Education: H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
Experience: Less than 1 year of experience
Certification/License/Registration: Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire or within 30 days of hire/transfer
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Job Summary The Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator performs various clerical and patient care duties for the department under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.
Essential Functions
Collects and records patient data, reports information and observations to nursing personnel in a timely fashion.
Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake and output and performs blood glucose monitoring via finger-stick blood samples, test strips and portable meters.
Performs routine urinary catheter care. Collects and transports specimens (e.g., urine, stool, sputum) as requested.
Assists patients with activities of daily living (personal hygiene, dressing, eating, continence, turning/transferring/ambulation) and changing linen as appropriate.
Answers and responds to patient call lights and requests in a timely manner. May be assigned as a sitter for patients needing constant observation.
Completes and maintains unit and patient records, files and documents related to work area management and patient care (admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, medical records, physician call list).
Maintains clean and organized work area of records, files, forms, and reference documents. Checks and reconciles facility boards, pneumatic tube system and telemetry as required.
Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos and letters using computer programs.
Greets visitors, answers telephones, and contacts nursing staff and medical personnel as needed. Tracks call light response time for the unit. Assigns phone and location devices to appropriate staff.
Performs work area support 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 assist with non-medical patient care support duties (e.g., making coffee, transporting patients, distributing ice, water and blankets).
Cleans patient bedside units and nursing areas and ensures equipment is cleaned and distributed according to patient needs.
Attends in-services, unit meetings and conferences.
Key Success Factors
Good communications skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients.
Ability to relate professionally and positively with patients, families and colleagues at all levels.
Benefits
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note:
Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
Qualifications
Education: H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
Experience: Less than 1 year of experience
Certification/License/Registration: Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire or within 30 days of hire/transfer
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