Patient Care Technician PRN

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application for our Patient Care Technician PRN opening with HCA
Houston Healthcare Mainland today and find out what it truly means to be a
part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland, 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
We are seeking a(an) Patient Care Technician PRN 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!
Shift: PRN Days

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 PCT’s 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:

* Must have at least one year experience in an acute care setting or be CNA certified prior to starting.

• BLS Required prior to start date.

HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland, _a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Clear
Lake_ , has been serving Texas City, Texas for more than 60 years—bringing
compassionate, “patients first” care into Galveston County and the surrounding
communities. Since being founded in 1952, HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland has
grown from a 90-bed hospital to a 220+ bed acute care facility offering
quality care with premium services. That growth is a reflection of the
changing needs of our community and patients, as well as rapidly advancing
medical technology. Our highly skilled staff and specialized physicians
provide service excellence to all of our patients. Our services include
inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty services. We are a
Level IV Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center. Together, we offer a
complete range of specialized health programs to improve the health of our
community. 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 World’s 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 Healthcare’s 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
Patient Care Technician PRN 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.
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