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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Advanced Patient Care Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Del Sol Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Del Sol Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Advanced Patient Care Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

•​The Advanced Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to daily living and assisting the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the Advanced PCT also assists the nursing staff in providing one or more specialized patient care services, in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department. The Advanced PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.​

Your responsibilities will include:

+ Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.

+ Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.

+ Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to the RN/Team Leader.

+ Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.

+ Provides or assists with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and venous compression devices.

+ Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.

+ Retrieves supplies from pharmacy, storage room, or tube systems and delivers as permitted by regulation and hospital policy.

+ Assists with patient preparation for surgery or other procedure.

+ Orients patients/families/caregivers to room and hospital routine.

+ Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.

+ Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.

+ Follows patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation procedures.

+ Prepares and maintains clean, hazard-free patient rooms. Empties trash and removes soiled linens.

+ Assists with post-mortem care.

+ Assists in the setup, removal, and cleaning of equipment. Identifies malfunctioning equipment and initiates repairs.

+ Performs clerical work as needed, including assembling and maintaining charts, filing, answering and transferring phones, and relaying messages.

+ Specialty-Specific Responsibilities

+ Completes training and demonstrates competency in one or more of the specialized functions listed in this section.

+ Performs one or more of the following tasks under the direction of an RN: phlebotomy, telemetry monitoring, removal of indwelling catheters, removal of peripheral intra veinous lines, and/or enhanced skin/wound treatment.

+ Completes and adheres to enhanced Healthcare Acquired Infections training and enhanced skin/wound care training.

Other

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

Education & Experience:

+ Completion of training and demonstration of competency in one or more specialized functions within scope Required

+ CNA, LNA, or EMT Training Program, or Military Medic Training Preferred

+ 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting or as a military medic Preferred

+ Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

What qualifications you will need:

+ Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Del Sol Medical Center (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/location/del-sol-medical-center/) is a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. We have **a Level II trauma designation** . This facility has **300+ patient beds** . Our range of services (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/locations/del-sol-medical-center/services.dot) include emergency care, cardiac care, women’s services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic (https://loseweightelpaso.com/) , and a **Minimally Invasive Surgery Center** . Del Sol Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® 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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Advanced Patient Care Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

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.