Patient Care Technician I - OR (Victory Lakes)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Scope/Function: The hospital aide provides activities which support the daily functions and operations of an assigned patient care unit.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists with safe, prompt transfers of patients from various hospital/clinic areas.
• Transports specimens and requisitions to the appropriate areas.
• Helps to feed patients who need assistance to eat.
• Assists with personal care, including baths, weighing, and linen and bed changes.
• Recognizes obvious patient care priorities; communicates patient needs/ emergencies to the appropriate staff.
• Follows policies and operating procedures when relieving in a supply booth as well as clinical area: orders adequate supplies, checks for expiration dates, verifies charges, as directed by supervisor.
• Records and signs on the appropriate records/logs activities requiring documentation.
• Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Provides a clean, safe environment; performs or assists others to perform proper aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or equivalent or participation in UTMB Health System/Diversity high school trainee program.

No experience required

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

BLS

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

Standard patient care equipment. Standard hospital environment.