UHS·McAllen, Texas
The Patient Care Tech performs the functions of a Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary. They are responsible for maintaining performance skills and may work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Performs the function of a Certified Nurse Assistant, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, and Unit Secretary. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works weekends, holidays overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status in their assigned shift. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)
1. Familiar with basic patient care standards for all age groups. 2. Basic EKG skills preferred. 3. Phlebotomy skills preferred. 4. Computer Data Entry skills required, preferably Microsoft Office. 5. Six (6) months or more experience in an acute care setting preferred. 6. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer. EDUCATION / LICENSURE: 1. High School Graduate/GED 2. Effective October 11, 2009 must have certified nurse aide certification for The State of Texas, Medical Assistant certification, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic OR certification as a Certified Patent Care Tech (CPCT) and remain current thereafter. Prefer a graduate from a Patient Care Associate/Technician program. 3. Must obtain CPI certification within 6 months of hire and must keep current at all times. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program. 4. Must have and maintain current BCLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449. Authorized by Corporate Human Resources
Candidates should have familiarity with basic patient care standards and preferred skills in EKG and phlebotomy. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with specific certifications for the role.
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