Patient Care Tech Outpatient

Outpatient Surgery Center

Shift: 0600-1430 Monday-Friday or 0515-1545 four days a week with alternating day off.

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).
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 times.
• Assess, identify, and monitor environmental, patient, and the patient's family needs in a respectful,
positive, and timely manner to achieve satisfaction.
• Perform basic hygiene care in accordance with the Department of Nursing policies, procedures and unit
standards to include but not limited to pericare, oral care, daily hygiene, linen changes, skin changes,
and foley care.
• Transfer and transport patients in accordance with policies and procedures with specific consideration to
age-specific and safety needs.
• Resolve patient concerns by initiating service recovery and immediately escalating patient, family,
visitors and staff concerns through the chain of command.
• Build meaning and