Patient Care Tech II - Surg PreAdmit Screen

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Summary:The Patient Care Tech II works with the RN's in the unit to provide care to patients. They have special skills beyond those of a Patient Care Assistant. For example, they can perform venipuncture, dress wounds, removal staples and sutures, and measure peak expiratory flow rate.CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, which originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive location in 1983. Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality services to patients and their families. For more than 20 consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays County in the annual "Best of Hays" publication released by the San Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a variety of specialty care services including medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, women's services and more.Requirements:High school diploma or GED is required.Completion of one of the following educational programs is required:Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant program ORSuccessful completion of a Medical Assistance program ORSuccessful completion of a Basic EMT program (Intermediate EMT or Paramedic, preferred)One year of patient care experience in an acute care hospital or EMT field/Emergency Care setting required.Current CPR certification is required.Current certification as a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or EMT preferredWork Type:Part Time

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