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Patient care tech (Prn)

UHS

#BLS #Healthcare #Psychosocial Needs #Direct Care #Basic Life Support #Acute Care #Hospital #Patient Care Technician #Handle With Care

Quick overview

Assist licensed nurses in meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of patients in a professional manner. Perform direct care tasks and limited invasive procedures as designated by competency documentation.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have reading and numerical competency, computer skills, and the ability to provide age-appropriate care. BLS certification and completion of the 'Handle with Care' program are required.

professional certificateTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPatient CareComputer LiteracyBasic Life SupportDirect Patient CarePsychosocial SupportNumerical Competency

Job description

Responsibilities

Texoma Medical Center, a 414-bed acute care facility has been providing quality health care to the residents of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1965.
Our main campus is located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border.
In addition, we have numerous facilities in locations throughout the Texoma region.
Since 1965, TMC has forged a special relationship with the people of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.
Texoma residents have come to depend on TMC to meet a spectrum of physical, mental and spiritual needs.
TMC has responded with unique services to provide the kind of sophisticated, experienced care that was once was available only in major metropolitan areas.
We offer major specialty services including open heart surgery and neurosurgery.
Advanced resources such as certified trauma care support TMC's role as a regional specialty center.
About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance.
Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion.
In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.
Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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Position Summary

Works under the direction of a licensed nurse to assist in meeting the physical and psychosocial needs of patients in a professional and timely manner. Performs various tasks as competency documentation designates. Position provides direct care with limited invasives procedures. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Reading and numerical competency.
Must possess competency in use of technology and computers.
Previous care giving experience preferred.
Must have the ability to demonstrate basic care giving skills and essential job functions.
BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider course according to RQI program guidelines and all required Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Healthcare Provider courses will be provided during new hire orientation or upon transfer, and must be completed prior to working in a clinical setting.
Must successfully complete "Handle with Care" within 6 months of hire/transfer, and annually thereafter.
Must have effective communication and time management skills.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department and reports patient welfare, safety and security to RN.
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