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Patient Care Tech - PRN; 7 : 00pm to 7 : 00am - Med / Surg T4 - Bedford

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford seeks to hire a Patient Care Technician for PRN employment in Med / Surg Tower 4.

The address is 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022.

Salary : min $13.19 max $19.83, based on relevant work experience.

Schedule Full-Time; 36 Hours Night Shift; 7 : 00 pm 7 : 00 am

Weekend and holiday requirements.

Position requires a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, acceptable grooming practices and ability to function in a fast paced, changing environment.

Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care.

Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse.

Assists in admission / transfer / discharge.

Provides and Revises patient activities of daily living based on patient / family preferences.

Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable.

Documents accurately and appropriately.

In collaboration / consultation with the nurse, adapts care to reflect patient population.

In collaboration / consultation with nurse, incorporates cultural / religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.

Keeps patient environment clean and maintains safe environment.

Anticipates patient / family and visitor needs and takes action to meet those needs and rounds as appropriate

Uses CPM philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers and all other disciplines.

Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in schedule and / or workload assignment necessary to meet changing needs of the individual patient or unit.

Makes new team members feel welcome and offers assistance with orientation of new employees.

Acceptable use of interpersonal relationship skills and communication with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, all disciplines and other customers.

Organizes workload and effectively collaborates with nursing to prioritize care.

Recognizes and promptly communicates ethical and legal concerns through established channels of communication.

Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve them.

Participates in the process improvement activities within the department / hospital.

Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications :

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

CNA - Certified Nurses Aide OR Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or military experience with medical training equivalent

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Skills

Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.

Nursing Students who do not complete course of study in nursing but having completed their Fundamentals Training and EMTs who do not formally retain their EMT status may continue in role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

After hire PCT CNA renewal is not a requirement of the role if the PCT has consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.