Patient Care Technician

Company: Ascension
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: July 17, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

In Round Rock, Texas, Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital and ER is a critical care hospital with advanced specialty care services.  

 

Hours PRN Night: Rotating weekends, 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.  

This position requires long hours. Work on weekends and holidays is part of the job. PRN positions require a minimum of two shifts per six week schedule period.

 

Come, join Ascension as an ICU tech and start living and loving your calling! At Ascension Seton, we know where our true value lies. It’s not only the eleven-county area and more than 1.8 million people we serve. It’s in our associates. Including, possibly, you. 

 

Highlights of our Facility:

• Specialties include cardiology, cardiac surgery, women’s health, orthopedics, pulmonary medicine, trauma
• Bariatric center of excellence
• Primary Plus stroke center
• Level II trauma center
• Nursing career portfolio available with bonuses 
• Pathway to excellence designation 

 

Highlights of our ICU (unit specific):

• 32 beds
• We work with the multidisciplinary medical team to manage complex patients
• Charge nurses outside of staffing numbers, available to assist at the bedside
• Associate self-scheduling with nurse driven schedulers to balance the needs of the unit
• Active mentorship program to assist with teamwork at and outside of work
• Highly engaged team members and leaders that participate in safe-driven programs to improve patient care and workplace satisfaction
• Intensivist or ICU NP 24/7

 

At Ascension Seton, we’re using the power of purpose to change healthcare for the better.

What You Will Do:

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing assistance to the professional staff. Delivers direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN in charge. Always maintains patient comfort and safety. Follows all departmental policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Adheres to Ascension-Seton’s Core Values and mission with complete regard for the dignity of each person.

 

Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Document necessary records.
• Keep patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Additional Preferences:

Prefer 1-2 years prior patient care experience in an acute care or intensive care environment.

Bilingual a plus.

Basic computer skills is preferred.

Why Join Our Team:

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. We strive to expand access to high-quality, low-cost, person-centered care and services for all. We operate more than 100 clinical locations in central Texas, including two teaching hospitals, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center, where candidates can find both career and clinical education opportunities. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, explore a career with us today.

Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all. In FY2020, Ascension provided $2.4 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes more than 160,000 associates and 40,000 aligned providers across a national network of ministries. We offer rewarding careers across more than 2,600 sites of care – including 146 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 19 states and the District of Columbia.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension Seton is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster:

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

EEO is the Law Poster Supplement

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Keywords: Ascension, Round Rock , Patient Care Technician, Other , Round Rock, Texas

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