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ADVANCED SPECIALTY HOSPITALS

<div>Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital is looking for Patient Care Technician (PCT) for day shifts to join our team of health care professionals in a newly renovated facility at 205 Hollow Tree Lane, Spring, TX .
Join our team and help us provide top-tier medical services to a justice involved population!
Rate: $18/hr
<div>Compensation includes:
 
<ul><li>Shift Premiums
</li><li>Weekend Premiums
</li><li>Holiday Premiums
 </li></ul></div>The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care under nurse supervision, assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and performing technical tasks within scope of practice to support patient safety and comfort. The PCT is also responsible for actively maintaining patient supervision within the unit (milieu) and responding promptly to call bells.
Essential Functions:
<div><ul><li>Assist patients with activities of daily living including, but not limited to: hygiene, dressing, and mobility
</li></ul><ul><li>Take and record vital signs.
</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor and report changes and patient conditions and document changes accurately.
</li></ul><ul><li>Perform ECGs, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist with mobility and safe patient transfers.
</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain clean and safe patient environment.
</li></ul><ul><li>Answer patient call bells promptly.
</li></ul><ul><li>Remain in the patient care milieu at all times to ensure supervision and safety
</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with security and medical staff to ensure the safety and security of patients and personnel.
</li></ul><ul><li>Regular and predictable attendance required.
</li></ul></div>It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.
Education and Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of a Patient Care Technician program. Current BLS certification. ECG/Phlebotomy certification preferred. Valid driver&rsquo;s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Post Hire Requirements:
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements to include passing an annual background check.
Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital (AHSH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. AHSH participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with AHSH and need assistance, please contact our staffing department at 801-693-2702.</div>

Patient Care Technician (Days)

HCA Houston Healthcare

<div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Introduction</h5>
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Patient Care Technician? At HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, 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.<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h5>
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.</li><li>
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.</li><li>
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 
</li><li>
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) 
</li><li>
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock 
</li><li>
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. 
</li><li>
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more 
</li><li>
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts 
</li><li>
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships 
</li><li>
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) 
</li><li>
Colleague recognition program 
</li><li>
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) 
</li><li>
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients&rsquo; lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Patient Care Technician like you to be a part of our team.<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary and Qualifications</h5>
As a Patient Care Technician you will be a crucial member of our collaborative nursing care team, delivering hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Your support brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most &ndash; and helps make our mission to improve lives a reality for patients every day.
Your responsibilities will include:
<ul><li>Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth procedures and recovery</li><li>
Providing non-medicated care like dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices</li><li>
Keeping patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency</li><li>
Managing supplies, equipment, and environmental logs to keep the team ready and protect patients through infection control</li><li>
Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team while promoting safety and quality efforts</li></ul><h6 class="jobSectionHeader">
What qualifications you will need:</h6><ul><li>
Basic Cardiac Life Support required</li><li>
Critical Care experience highly preferred</li></ul>
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. We are members of 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. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; 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. 
 
&quot;Good people beget good people.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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.</div>

Patient Care Technician

DaVita

<div>Posting Date
03/11/2026
2222 Greenhouse Rd, Houston, Texas, 77218, United States of America
DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. As a PCT, you&rsquo;ll provide direct, hands-on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment. 
 
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Deliver safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care</li><li>
Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment</li><li>
Set up and maintain dialysis equipment</li><li>
Record vital signs and patient data</li><li>
Educate patients on treatment and kidney health</li><li>
Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members</li></ul> 
Requirements<ul><li>
Accredited High School diploma, general education development (&ldquo;GED&rdquo;) credential, or equivalent</li><li>
Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment</li><li>
Physically able to work long shifts on your feet</li><li>
Willing to float between local clinics if needed</li><li>
Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays</li><li>
Preferred: CNA, MA, CHT, phlebotomy certification, or healthcare experience</li></ul> 
What We Offer<ul><li>
Paid training with ongoing education and career paths</li><li>
Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off</li><li>
Family support: backup child/elder care, Headspace, EAP, parental leave</li><li>
Career development Programs: Clinical Ladders, Bridge to Your Dreams RN program</li></ul> 
Start your healthcare career with DaVita&mdash;apply now!
#LI-DS3
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as &quot;a place where I belong.&quot; Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
<div>For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates</div>
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate&rsquo;s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.</div>

Houston Methodist

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Anesthesia Technician (AT) position provides support to the anesthesia providers and other members of the interprofessional health care team and is directly involved in patient care before, during and after procedures. This position assists with anesthesia-related procedures, troubleshooting of anesthesia-related equipment, and set up, operation, and initiation of patient monitoring in all anesthetizing locations e.g., OR, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, etc., as well as, in preoperative units, post-anesthesia care units, and intensive care units, as deemed necessary or as assigned. The AT position is familiar with all anesthetizing locations, anesthesia supplies, and anesthesia and other related equipment ensuring that assigned locations and items are ready, available, and in good working conditions at all times.
 
 
 
 FLSA STATUS
 
 
 
 Non-exempt
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 EDUCATION
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 One year of hospital experience if not certified; no experience if certified through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists &amp; Technicians (ASATT)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
 </li>
 <li>
 Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
 </li>
 <li>
 Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Anesthesia systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documents
 </li>
 <li>
 Progression towards organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components and actively participating in problem-solving with minimal supervision
 </li>
 <li>
 Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Contributes to a positive work environment and to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and date in a comprehensive manner.
 </li>
 <li>
 Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and participates in problem resolution. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear, and professional.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Performs anesthesia support activities in all monitoring and anesthesia locations including but not limited to operating rooms, catheterization laboratories, intensive care units, and other patient care areas where anesthesia is performed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs complete operating/procedure room patient monitoring and anesthesia equipment set up.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sets up, calibrates as necessary, and checks the performance of all monitoring and anesthesia equipment before connecting to the patient.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Cleans and disinfects equipment and work areas between patients, following infection control standards and department procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Organizes the work flow, problem-solves and manages ongoing priorities, with minimal supervision, seeking guidance when needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Reports &ldquo;near misses&rdquo; and inputs error promptly into TAPS to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensures that anesthetizing areas and anesthesia services work stations are put back together, organized properly, and ready for use as soon as possible after each case, including but not limited to, keeping monitor cables stored neatly, ensuring that anesthesia gases are turned off, unused supplies are restocked properly, and equipment are put back in designated places.
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Participates in committees and task forces as assigned and action items are appropriately performed. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Technician/Technologist. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 WORK ATTIRE
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Uniform: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Scrubs: Yes
 </li>
 <li>
 Business professional: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Other (department approved): No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
 </li>
 <li>
 On Call* Yes
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel specifications may vary by department**
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</div>

Anesthesia Tech

<div>
 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
 
 
 This is a full time, evening shift position.
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Anesthesia Technician (AT) position provides support to the anesthesia providers and other members of the interprofessional health care team and is directly involved in patient care before, during and after procedures. This position assists with anesthesia-related procedures, troubleshooting of anesthesia-related equipment, and set up, operation, and initiation of patient monitoring in all anesthetizing locations e.g., OR, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, etc., as well as, in preoperative units, post-anesthesia care units, and intensive care units, as deemed necessary or as assigned. The AT position is familiar with all anesthetizing locations, anesthesia supplies, and anesthesia and other related equipment ensuring that assigned locations and items are ready, available, and in good working conditions at all times.
 
 
 
 FLSA STATUS
 
 
 
 Non-exempt
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 EDUCATION
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 One year of hospital experience if not certified; no experience if certified through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists &amp; Technicians (ASATT)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
 </li>
 <li>
 Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
 </li>
 <li>
 Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Anesthesia systems and Microsoft Office products to maintain patient documents
 </li>
 <li>
 Progression towards organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components and actively participating in problem-solving with minimal supervision
 </li>
 <li>
 Progression towards demonstrating time management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to progress towards independence and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their families
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Contributes to a positive work environment and to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and date in a comprehensive manner.
 </li>
 <li>
 Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and participates in problem resolution. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear, and professional.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Performs anesthesia support activities in all monitoring and anesthesia locations including but not limited to operating rooms, catheterization laboratories, intensive care units, and other patient care areas where anesthesia is performed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs complete operating/procedure room patient monitoring and anesthesia equipment set up.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sets up, calibrates as necessary, and checks the performance of all monitoring and anesthesia equipment before connecting to the patient.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Cleans and disinfects equipment and work areas between patients, following infection control standards and department procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Organizes the work flow, problem-solves and manages ongoing priorities, with minimal supervision, seeking guidance when needed.
 </li>
 <li>
 Reports &ldquo;near misses&rdquo; and inputs error promptly into TAPS to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensures that anesthetizing areas and anesthesia services work stations are put back together, organized properly, and ready for use as soon as possible after each case, including but not limited to, keeping monitor cables stored neatly, ensuring that anesthesia gases are turned off, unused supplies are restocked properly, and equipment are put back in designated places.
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Participates in committees and task forces as assigned and action items are appropriately performed. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.
 </li>
 <li>
 Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Technician/Technologist. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 WORK ATTIRE
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Uniform: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Scrubs: Yes
 </li>
 <li>
 Business professional: No
 </li>
 <li>
 Other (department approved): No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
 </li>
 <li>
 On Call* Yes
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Travel specifications may vary by department**
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
 </li>
 <li>
 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Required
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 ASATT - Certified Anesthesia Tech
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
</div>

Anesthesia Technician

<div>At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Novice position is Patient Care Technician (PCT) graduate, or an internal internship, and is an entry level position in which incumbents should document, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures and demonstrate the ability to continuously progress in basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age-specific, diverse patient population. This position receives coaching from preceptors, Registered Nurses (RN) and management and performs delegated patient care tasks under the supervision of the RN. The PCA Novice position responds to the call light system and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. This position is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions. The PCA Novice position practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
<div>FLSA STATUS 
Non-exempt 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li><ul><li>Must be one of the following: graduate of the Patient Care Tech (PCT) program internal employee participating in the Houston Methodist PCA immersion program/ internship Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an approved credentialing certification agency
</li></ul></li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required<ul><li>
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 1 month
</li></ul> 
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES<ul><li>
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
</li><li>Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
</li>Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity 
<li>
</li></ul> 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
 
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
</li><li>Seeks guidance from interprofessional health care team, when needed, and applies feedback to improve patient outcomes. Follows channels of communication for effective problem solving.
</li><li>Applies expected behaviors and actions with team members which contribute to improvement of department score for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
</li><li>Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc.
</li><li>Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to department score for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
</li></ul> 
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
</li><li>Provides care to patients assigned within unit-specific, defined limits. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
</li><li>Applies expected behaviors and actions to improve quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability.
</li></ul> 
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>
Applies expected behaviors and actions which contributes to meeting department financial targets.
</li><li>Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
</li></ul> 
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. 
<ul><li>
</li></ul> 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 
<ul>
WORK ATTIRE<li><ul><li>
Uniform: No
</li><li>Scrubs: Yes
</li><li>Business professional: No
</li><li>Other (department approved): Yes
</li></ul></li> 
ON-CALL* 
<li><ul><li>Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>
On Call* No
</li></ul></li> 
TRAVEL** 
**Travel specifications may vary by department**<li><ul><li>
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
</li><li>May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
</li></ul></li></ul></div>QUALIFICATIONS 
 
EDUCATION<ul><li>
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li><ul><li>Must be one of the following: graduate of the Patient Care Tech (PCT) program internal employee participating in the Houston Methodist PCA immersion program/ internship Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through an approved credentialing certification agency
</li></ul></li></ul> 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
Required
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association within 1 month 
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Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. We are committed to providing quality, cost-effective health care in a compassionate environment for a full range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, comprehensive women&rsquo;s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Patient Care Assistant Novice - IMU

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 Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital
 
 
 Full Time Days
 
 
 At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Flex position is responsible for functioning as novice to competent and demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated nursing assistant level tasks for assigned age-specific, diverse patient population, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This position conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met and records data established by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The PCA Flex position performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit-specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
 
 
 
 Full Time Days
 
 
 
 
 FLSA STATUS
 
 
 
 Non-exempt
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 EDUCATION
 
 
 
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 High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
 
 
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 EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
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 Two years acute care hospital experience or completion of PCA externship
 
 
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 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 
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 CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
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 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
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 NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
 
 
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 SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
 
 
 
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 Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
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 Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
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 Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
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 Performs basic patient care activities of daily living (ADL&rsquo;s) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, such as assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity
 
 
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 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
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 Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team. Participates in teamwork by responding positively to requests for assistance. Works well with others to make contributions to the work effort as a whole and facilitates problem resolution.
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 Interacts with peers, staff, and physicians in a supportive and respectful manner. Encourages open communication to achieve mutual understanding. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information in a clear and timely manner.
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 Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.
 
 
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 SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
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 Follows the patient and family-centered care standards and provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Documents, where applicable, care administered, diagnostic measurements, treatments and procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responds to the call light system, contacting nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs.
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 Assists with maintaining, cleaning, and stocking of equipment and supplies as established on assigned unit. May serve as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc. Organizes the workflow, problem-solves basic and routine matters, and manages multiple ongoing priorities, seeking guidance and assistance from preceptor, licensed nurse, or management.
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 Contributes towards improving department scores for patient satisfaction through peer-to-peer accountability, i.e., bedside shift handoff/report.
 
 
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 QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
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 Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.
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 Provides appropriate hand-off at change of shift at patient bedside to communicate and collaborate, promoting patient-centered care.
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 Conducts hourly rounding to ensure patient needs are met (four P&rsquo;s). Reports near misses and collaborates with the interprofessional health care team to improve patient safety.
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 Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections.
 
 
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 FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 
 
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 Assists with patient and staffing needs, floating across the hospital as competencies allow. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently.
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 Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime, assisting coworkers as needed.
 
 
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 Offers innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities.
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 Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs on knowledge base, skill level and decision-making, as necessary, especially in areas of question, from preceptor and assigned licensed personnel and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
 
 
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 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
 
 
 
 
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 WORK ATTIRE
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 Uniform: No
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 Scrubs: Yes
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 Business professional: No
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 Other (department approved): Yes
 
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 ON-CALL*
 
 
 
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 Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
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 On Call* No
 
 
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 TRAVEL**
 
 
 
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 Travel specifications may vary by department**
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 May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
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 May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
 
 
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 CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and
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 BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
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 NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Instructor (CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
 
 
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 Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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