Location - Baylor Medical Center of Waxahachie (Waxahachie,TX)
\nUnit/Dept - Med Surg
\nShift/Schedule - 3/12 Days
\n\nAbout Us
\nHere at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
\nOur Core Values are:
\n\nWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.\nWe never settle by constantly striving for better.\nWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.\nWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.\n\nBenefits
\nOur competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
\n\nEligibility on day 1 for all benefits\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%\nDebt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more\nImmediate access to time off benefits\n\nAt Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
\nNote: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
\nJob Summary
\nThe Patient Care Technician - Health Unit Coordinator handles clerical and patient care tasks under a licensed nurse's supervision.
\nEssential Functions of the Role
\n\nCollects and records patient data, reporting information to nursing team members promptly. Obtains and records patient vital signs, height, weight, nutritional intake, and output. Performs blood glucose monitoring using finger-stick blood samples, test strips, and portable meters. Performs routine urinary catheter care. Collects and transports specimens, including urine, stool, and sputum, as requested.\nHelps patients with daily activities like hygiene, dressing, eating, and moving. Changes linen as needed. Answers patient call lights and requests quickly. May be assigned as a sitter for patients needing constant observation.\nCompletes and maintains unit and patient records, files, forms, and documents. This includes admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, medical records, and physician call lists. Maintains a clean and organized work area for records, files, forms, and reference documents. Checks, updates, and maintains facility boards, pneumatic tube systems, and telemetry box reconciliation. Follows departmental policy, procedures, and guidelines.\nPrepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos and letters using computer programs.\nGreets visitors and helps them as needed. Answers telephones and contacts the 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.\nPerform work area help duties as directed by the nurse or physician. Runs errands, picks up supplies and transports patients.\nMaintains inventory, requisitions and stocks work area supplies and equipment.\nMay help with non-medical patient care duties, such as making coffee, transporting patients, and distributing ice, water and blankets.\nClean patient bedside units and nursing areas not covered by general housekeeping. Clean equipment properly and distribute based on patient needs.\nAttends in-services, unit meetings and conferences.\n\nKey Success Factors
\n\nGood communication skills, both verbally and in writing.\nMust be able to maintain confidentiality about patients.\nMust relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels.\n\nBelonging Statement
\nWe believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
QUALIFICATIONS
\n\nEDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent\nEXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience\n\nCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
\n\nBasic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.\n