Description Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Patient Care Tech opening with HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.
Benefits HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, 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 free 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.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are seeking a(an) HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Patient Care Tech for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.
Did you get into our industry for these reasons?
We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.
We want you to apply!
Departments: Recovery Unit, Medical Telemetry, IMCU, Rehab Skilled Nursing, Surgical and Stroke
Shift: Full Time Days and Nights Patient Care Techs (PCT)
Upcoming Cohorts: September 16th, October 7th, October 28th, and November 18th
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA): September 21th, November 11th, December 2nd, and December 23rd
Job Summary and Qualifications
The 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 PCTs 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 date HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast is a full-service 340+ bed acute care hospital in Pasadena, Texas.
We have been a leader of medical care in Pasadena for more than 50 years.
With board-certified physicians, registered nurses and expert technicians, the community has come to rely on us for top-quality, comprehensive and compassionate healthcare.
HCA Houston Southeast is the only hospital in Pasadena with both Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by the American College of Cardiology and full accreditation by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare.
Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds 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.
"Across HCA Healthcares more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow.
"- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Patient Care Tech opening.
We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.
We are interviewing 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.