Patient Transporter Job at UT Health East Texas, Tyler, TX

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  • UT Health East Texas
  • Tyler, TX

Job Description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Patient Care Technician in Tyler, TX.


Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
  • UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

Responsibilities
  • The Patient Care Tech (PCT) works in partnership with the licensed nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
  • The PCT demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age-specific populations under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • He/she records data as directed by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient concerns to the licensed nurse.
  • The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions.
  • Duties of a PCT include, but may not be limited to, obtaining vital signs; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, and other ADLs; collecting specimens for lab tests; and assisting with the monitoring of patients.
  • The PCT is competent to perform in at least one general area of practice.
Qualifications

Job Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Preferred Job Requirements:
  • Completion of an approved certified nursing assistant course.
  • Active certification within the State of Texas.

Job Tags

Full time, Day shift,

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