Patient Care Assistant
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USPI
Houston, TX, US
Summary
The Patient Care Assistant provides essential support to medical staff by assisting with patient preparation, recovery, and mobility. They are also responsible for recording vital signs, maintaining a clean clinical environment, and ensuring accurate documentation of patient interactions.
Job Description
Memorial Hermann Texas International Endoscopy Center is a state-of-the-art outpatient facility specializing in endoscopic procedures and gastrointestinal care. We are committed to providing exceptional, patient-focused care in a safe and efficient environment. Memorial Hermann Texas International Endoscopy Center is part of United Surgical Partners International (USPI), a leader in the ambulatory surgical care industry. USPI partners with top physicians and health systems to deliver first-class surgical services across the nation.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to join our team. The PCA will provide essential patient support, assisting nurses and medical staff to ensure smooth clinical operations and optimal patient experiences.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with preparation and recovery before and after procedures.
- Help with transferring, positioning, and mobility support for patients.
- Take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient environment by restocking supplies and sanitizing equipment.
- Provide basic patient comfort measures, such as blankets, water, and reassurance.
- Support nurses and clinical staff in patient care tasks as needed.
- Assist in the discharge process, ensuring patients understand post-procedure instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions.
- Adhere to infection control and safety protocols at all times.
Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. We respect differences and nurture the contributions of each individual while leveraging diversity to better serve our patients and physicians.
United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country and operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. The company was founded in 1998 with a promise to deliver high-quality, lower-cost solutions to the communities it serves by forming collaborations with other like-minded institutions and physicians. USPI is part of Tenet Healthcare, which provides access to additional resources and a greater network of care. For more information, please visit www.uspi.com.
Founded
1998
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country and operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals. The company was founded in 1998 with a promise to deliver high-quality, lower-cost solutions to the communities it serves by forming collaborations with other like-minded institutions and physicians. USPI is part of Tenet Healthcare, which provides access to additional resources and a greater network of care. For more information, please visit www.uspi.com.
Founded
1998
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas