Pct Telemetry Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Patient Care Technician? At Texas Orthopedic Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.​ 

 ​Quality 

​ -​Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse. 

​ -​Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy. 

​ -​Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to the RN/Team Leader. 

​ -​Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics. 

​ -​Provides or assists with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and venous compression devices. 

​ -​Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen. 

​ -​Retrieves supplies from pharmacy, storage room, or tube systems and delivers as permitted by regulation and hospital policy. 

​ -​Assists with patient preparation for surgery or other procedure. 

​ -​Orients patients/families/caregivers to room and hospital routine. 

​ -​Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed. 

​ -​Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.

​ -​Follows patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation procedures. 

​ -​Prepares and maintains clean, hazard-free patient rooms. Empties trash and removes soiled linens. 

​ -​Assists with post-mortem care.

​ -​Assists in the setup, removal, and cleaning of equipment. Identifies malfunctioning equipment and initiates repairs. 

​ -​Performs clerical work as needed, including assembling and maintaining charts, filing, answering and transferring phones, and relaying messages. 

​ -​Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed. 

​Service 

​ -​Promotes consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service. 

​ -​Demonstrates caring and empathy in all interactions and advocates for patient- and family-centered approach in all decisions and actions. 

​ -​Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active listening. Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all communications.

​ -​Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc. 

​ -​Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues. 

​ -​Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behaviors consistent with established policies/procedures. 

​People 

​ -​Assists with orientation of new personnel as directed. Serves as a positive role model and resource for peers. 

​Growth 

​ -​Seeks opportunities to impact the growth of the organization by promoting excellence in patient experience and providing high quality care to the patients served. 

​Finance 

​ -​Monitors unit and individual patient rooms to assess availability of supplies. Restocks to optimum levels as instructed. 

​ -​Utilizes charge system for supplies and equipment. 

​Other 

​​​​​​​ -​​Performs other duties as assigned.​ 

-Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”​ 

Education & Experience

Preferred: CNA, LNA, or EMT Training Program, or Military Medic Training Preferred

1+years of experience in an acute care setting or as a military Preferred medic

Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Required: Basic Life Support Within 30 days of hire 

Texas Orthopedic Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Opened in 1995, Texas Orthopedic Hospital was developed to provide high-quality, cost-effective, specialized orthopedic care in a streamlined environment focused on wellness, mobility and quick recovery. As one of the only specialty hospitals in the country focusing solely on orthopedics, Texas Orthopedic Hospital is pleased to offer all services conveniently located within one building. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is partially physician-owned and partners with Fondren Orthopedic Group, L.L.P., the largest and most comprehensive association of private orthopedic surgeons in the Houston area and one of the largest in the nation. Our physicians are internationally renowned and as a result, patients at Texas Orthopedic Hospital receive precise diagnoses and the very latest in treatment options. Texas Orthopedic Hospital is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Patient Care Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.