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PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN FT

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN FT

Legent HealthPlano, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

The Patient Care Tech performs patient care activates within the limits of the position.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
  • Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates.
  • Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) and phlebotomy procedures as required.
  • Assist with patient mobility, including repositioning, transferring, and ambulation.
  • Provide basic medical care, such as changing dressings and applying prescribed treatments.
  • Ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.
  • Support patients with toileting needs and maintain personal hygiene.
  • Communicate effectively with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals about patient conditions and concerns.
  • Assist in the collection of medical specimens for testing.
  • Observe and report changes in a patient’s physical, mental, and emotional health.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
  • Follow infection control and safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
  • All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

  • Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure or stress.
  • Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
  • Strong assessment, organizational and problem - solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
  • Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families.
  • Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Demonstrates the ability to establish priorities among the essential functions of the job and coordinate these functions with others.
  • Demonstrates the ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
  • Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate.
  • Current and active CPR certification.
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    Patient Care Technician • Plano, TX, US