PATIENT CARE TECH PREOP PACU

Patient Care Technician

Available Shifts: 

• Full Time: 06:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday, with rotating day off. 

• Part Time: hours to be determined.

• PRN

   

   

PREOP/PACU

Zale Lipshy Pavilion

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Works to provide patient care under the direction of nursing staff being certain to only perform tasks in which training and/or competency has been validated. 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent 
   

• Experience
  Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Familiarity with medical terminology. Working knowledge of basic computer software skills. 
  1 year acute care inpatient hospital experience in the role preferred or 
  A certified nursing assistant certificate and experience in the role or 
  completed the PCT residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center or 
  completed Nursing Fundamentals and skills course in nursing school. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required. 
  Must achieve validation of required core competencies and training within 6 months of employment. within 180 Days 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Provide patient care under the direction of nursing staff being certain to only perform tasks in which training and/or competency has been validated.
• Collect, monitor, and document pertinent data relating to patient functioning and care to include but not limited to: intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Recognizes and immediately reports values outside normal parameters to the nurse.
• Perform patient rounding being sure to report any changes in a patient's condition or behavior immediately to the nurse. Seeks assistance and guidance as needed to ensure that patient care is delivered in a safe, high quality and effective manner at all