UT Health Tyler Hiring for Patient Care Technician / PCT Patient Transport Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Works in an entry level position providing basic patient care under the direction of Patient Logistics Director. Assists Nursing staff by providing patient transport services and other non-patient transportation needs to support increased bedside care. Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities

DUTIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide basic patient transport.
• Work in partnership with the registered nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Document data as directed, and observations and patient concerns to the registered nurse.
• Ensure all safety precautions are observed including making sure call light is within reach, bed alarms are used as appropriate, side rails are up, bed is in lowest position, seat belts are in place, etc.
• Transport specimens for lab tests, equipment and other items as needed for patient care.
• Provide basic housekeeping duties as needed.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients and staff.
• Maintain routine supplies for the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED):

• High School or GED required.

• 1 year experience in a service related job preferred

• Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position.

Compliance Requirements

• Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies

• Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people.
• Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together.

• Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best.
• Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole.

• Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others.
• Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence.

• Business Acumen: Know, own and drive our business.
• Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible.

• Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions.
• Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why.

• Work involves frequent walking, lifting, and bending.
• Ability to stand and work for long periods of time.
• The ability to lift, push, and/or pull heavy objects (patients, carts, and / or beds).

• Exposure to infectious disease on a constant basis
• Exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements, some of which are potentially hazardous or harmful, and which may require exercise of well-defined precautions for protection from injury or illness
• Potential for cuts, bruises, and muscle strains
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours

Now that you have read about what you will be doing and the experience we seek, it is time to apply and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

UT Health East Texas is an equal opportunity employer (including veterans and persons with disabilities).