PCT Patient Care Tech ICU - Baylor Scott White Health

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Preferred Experience

• C.N.A Certification or Training, PCT Training, or EMT Training
• Minimum 1 year experience in a fast paced healthcare environment.
• Enrolled in a nursing program with 1 or more years until graduation.

Location Information:

• Departments: Intensive Care Unit
• Full Time Nights 12 hour shifts (Rotating weekends required)
• Round Rock, TX

Job Overview

A Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides patient care and other duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse or other medical staff.

Why become a PCT?

• Help people – It is a rewarding job that can make a positive impact to people’s lives daily.
• Training – You will be provided ongoing training from day one to help you be successful.
• Variety – Each day is different.  You will get a chance to care for different patients with various illness and treatment plans where you will get to use different skills.
• Opportunity – Being a PCT can be your steppingstone to other careers at Baylor Scott and White such as Monitor Tech or ED Tech and is a great experience for those looking to become Registered Nurses.

What can you expect to do as a PCT?

• Collect and record patient Data, record vital signs and assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL)
• Answer call lights and complete patient rounds
• Assist with completing/maintaining files and forms for admission, transfer, and discharges.
• Taking care of patient personal hygiene and assist with patient clean up.
• Comply with Baylor Scott and White policies and procedures.

What will make you successful as a PCT?

• Compassion – This is both a physically and emotionally demanding job.  Compassion for patients is one of the biggest factors in becoming successful.
• Communication – Clear communication with patients and staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude – You will see people in some of their worst moments.  Having a positive attitude can help brighten the lives of those you care for.
• Teamwork – The ability to work with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses and physicians, is the key to provide better patient care.

Baylor Scott and White Health’s Core Values

• We serve faithfully by doing what’s right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by courageously taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning day 1.

**Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

Qualifications

• Education – H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience – Less than 1 year of experience
• Certifications/License/Registration
  • Basic Life Support (BLS): or BLS within 30 days of hire