What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Transporter position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Patient Care Technician in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:
Responsibilities
- The Patient Care Tech (PCT) works in partnership with the licensed nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
- The PCT demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age-specific populations under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- He/she records data as directed by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient concerns to the licensed nurse.
- The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions.
- Duties of a PCT include, but may not be limited to, obtaining vital signs; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, and other ADLs; collecting specimens for lab tests; and assisting with the monitoring of patients.
- The PCT is competent to perform in at least one general area of practice.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Completion of an approved certified nursing assistant course.
- Active certification within the State of Texas.