Patient Care Tech Intermediate Cardiac Care
Company: Methodist Hospital
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Description Introduction Are you passionate about the patient
experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for
patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family!
Jump-start your career as a(an) Patient Care Tech Intermediate
Cardiac Care today with Methodist Hospital. Benefits Methodist
Hospital, 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 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.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder
care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Patient Care Tech Intermediate Cardiac
Care. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and
our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable
organizations. Apply Today! 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 This role requires you to be fully vaccinated
for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or
regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now
internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 800
beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties
including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency
medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and
orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the
lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest
robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem
Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT
Accreditation in North America. As the flagship hospital, and most
comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we
appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the
community. Weve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital
by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves
on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients,
which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety
scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary
Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also
received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL
Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced
stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more
information, please visit our website at and select Methodist
Hospital under Locations. If you are looking for an opportunity
that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to
apply for our Patient Care Tech Intermediate Cardiac Care opening.
We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates
will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and
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.
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