Patient Care Technician - ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER - Texas
(2026-04)
Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Med-Surg/Telemetry
- Provide direct patient care for medical-surgical and telemetry patients in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting.
- Obtain and document vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and daily weights.
- Perform 12-lead EKGs and assist with cardiac monitoring for telemetry patients.
- Assist nurses with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, repositioning, and ambulation.
- Monitor patient conditions and promptly report abnormal findings or changes in status to nursing staff.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Collect specimens and assist with bedside procedures as directed.
- Implement infection prevention, fall prevention, and patient safety measures.
- Respond promptly to call lights and patient needs while promoting comfort and dignity.
- Collaborate with registered nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver quality patient care.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, hospital policies, and patient care standards.
Certified Medical Assistant - Austin Heart Hospital
(2022-03)
Perform and document 12-lead Electrocardiograms (EKGs) to assist in cardiac diagnostics.
- Obtain manual blood pressure measurements, orthostatic vital signs, and other clinical assessments.
- Conduct patient intake, obtain medical histories, and prepare patients for examinations.
- Assist providers with medication reconciliation and treatment planning.
- Support weight management patients through BMI measurements, circumference measurements, and dietary recall assessments.
- Educate patients regarding procedures, medications, and provider instructions.
- Accurately document patient information and clinical findings within the EMR.
- Communicate critical findings to providers and nursing staff in a timely manner.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff.
