Medical Center of McKinney provides a wide range of health services, with many specialized centers of excellence.
Patient Care Tech - PCU - FT Days - Rotate Wknds: 06264-63411bPrimary Location: Texas - North-Dallas/Ft. Worth-Medical Center of McKinney - McKinneyJob: Nursing SupportSchedule: Full-time Description Working under the supervision of a nurse, the Patient Care Tech performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. The positions tasks and responsibilities include: Bathes, dresses/undresses patients assist with personal hygiene. Serves and collects food trays. Assists with patient feeding. Transports, positions and drapes patients for exams and treatments. Assists patients in ambulating. Takes and records vital signs, weights and I & O. Performs non sterile dressing changes. Passes and collects bed pans. Changes bed linens. Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Provides age and culturally appropriate care. Orients and mentors new staff members. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Qualifications Required Job Qualifications Include: High School Graduate or equivalent required Current Texas CNA license preferred. Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider required, must be American Heart Assoc. Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred Working knowledge of medical terminology Customer service abilities including effective listening skills Ability to quickly make decisions to report patient condition with minimal supervision Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds