Staff PositionSocial Work - Social Worker
$38-49/hour
Social Work - Social Worker
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
5x8 hrs
$38-49/hourPosted 6 days ago
Overview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care1089 bedsOracle Cerner
Pay
21% higher than average Social Worker / Social Worker pay in Texas
Estimated pay
$38-49/hourBenefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- 403b retirement plan
- Health Care FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- School loan reimbursement
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- Eligible to work in US
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Description
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician II (PCT II), after receiving the appropriate orientation and training, demonstrates knowledge necessary and acts under the direction of a licensed clinician to communicate appropriately, carry out delegated tasks for assigned patient populations, and provide high quality support of patient care and services. This position exercises sound judgment and executes clinical skills commensurate with experience necessary for assisting with patient-care procedures. The PCT position performs patient care activities, including not limited to identifying and responding to abnormal findings, pertinent changes in the patient's condition reporting such to the nurse immediately, charts observations and activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, and provides assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices patient and family centered care. Serves as mentor and resource to less experienced staff.Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education: (None)
Licenses/Certifications:
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
Principal Accountabilities
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician II (PCT II), after receiving the appropriate orientation and training, demonstrates knowledge necessary and acts under the direction of a licensed clinician to communicate appropriately, carry out delegated tasks for assigned patient populations, and provide high quality support of patient care and services. This position exercises sound judgment and executes clinical skills commensurate with experience necessary for assisting with patient-care procedures. The PCT position performs patient care activities, including not limited to identifying and responding to abnormal findings, pertinent changes in the patient's condition reporting such to the nurse immediately, charts observations and activities of daily living (ADL's) within unit specific defined limits and job scope, and provides assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity and practices patient and family centered care. Serves as mentor and resource to less experienced staff.Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education: (None)
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified in Basic Life Support or Heartsaver CPR with AED within 90 days of employment ( and one or more of the following):
- Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health or
- Graduate of a foreign nursing program with nursing credentials/licensure in country of origin or
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program (Certification or Registration preferred) or
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the Emergency Department only
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Prior patient care experience, required
Principal Accountabilities
- Provides direct patient care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Obtain pre and post treatment vitals, weight and vascular access condition. Report any unusual changes or findings to the nurse.
- Responsible for timely and accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including vital signs, treatment parameters, and change in condition.
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
- Obtain and prepare laboratory specimens as prescribed.
- Participate in process improvement/quality improvement initiatives for respective department in collaboration with department leaders.
- Participate in professional development opportunities.
- Serve in a preceptor role where appropriate.
- Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes; follows safety rules; works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors; and participates in organizational departments safety programs; adheres to all MH policies and procedures.
- Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues and ensures clean and safe patient environment; seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to nurse or charge nurse.
- Participate in process improvement/quality improvement initiatives for department in collaboration with department leaders.
- Participates in professional development and/or professional governance opportunities as appropriate.
- Helps orient new employees as appropriate.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
- Other duties as assigned.
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About
Company Overview:Charting a better future. A future that’s built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve. Our 6,600+ affiliated physicians and 33,000+ employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will be at the center of what we do – charting a better future for all.
*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.
Our MissionMemorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.
Our VisionTo create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.
Our ValuesCommunity: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.Credibility: We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.Courage: We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.
*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.
Our MissionMemorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.
Our VisionTo create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.
Our ValuesCommunity: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.Credibility: We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.Courage: We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.
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