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Baylor Scott & White Health lists this Patient Care Tech Unit Coordinator PRN opportunity in brenham, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position: Patient Care Tech / Health Unit Coordinator
nLocation: Baylor Scott and White, Brenham, TX
nShift: PRN Days.
nOpportunities available in the following departments: Medical Surgical, ICU, Telemetry
nJOB SUMMARY
nThe Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator performs various clerical and patient care duties for the department under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse.
nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
nnnCollects and records patient data, reporting information and observations to nursing team members 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, including, but not limited to, urine, stool and sputum, as requested.
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nnHelps patients with activities of daily living (i.e., personal hygiene, dressing, eating, maintaining continence and turning/transferring/ambulation) and changing linen, as appropriate to setting. Answers and responds to patient call lights and requests in a timely way. May be assigned as a sitter for patients needing constant observation.
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nnCompletes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms and documents related to work area management and patient care to include admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, medical records and physician call list. Maintains clean and organized work area of records, files, forms, and reference documents. Checks, updates and maintains facility boards, pneumatic tube system and telemetry box reconciliation according to departmental policy, procedures and/or guidelines.
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nnPrepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos and letters using computer programs.
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nnGreets visitors and helps them as needed. Answers telephones and contacts professional and non-professional 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.
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nnPerform work area help duties as directed by the nurse or physician. Runs errands, picks up supplies and transports patients.
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nnMaintains inventory, requisitions and stocks work area supplies and equipment.
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nnMay help with non-medical patient care duties, such as, making coffee, transporting patients, and distributing ice, water and blankets.
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nnCleans patient bedside units and nursing areas not included in general housekeeping, and cleans equipment properly and distributes based on patient needs.
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nnAttends in-services, unit meetings and conferences.
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n nKEY SUCCESS FACTORS
nnnGood communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
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nnMust be able to maintain confidentiality about patient.
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nnMust have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels.
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n nBENEFITS
nOur 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:
nnnImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
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nn401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
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nnTuition Reimbursement
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nnPTO accrual beginning Day 1
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n nNote: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
nQUALIFICATIONS
nnnEDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
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nnEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
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n nCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
nnBasic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
n nAs a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Worksite address
brenham, TX, 77633, US
Who can apply
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