Patient Care Tech (PCT) Ambulatory Surgery (PRN/Days)

Texas Health•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) Ambulatory Surgery role at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano involves providing assistance to patients according to their plan of care. This includes collecting patient data, identifying and reporting significant findings to the nurse, and assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. The PCT will also revise patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences, perform technical procedures safely and proficiently, and take action to reduce or eliminate patient risks. Documentation is a key responsibility, as is adapting care to reflect the patient population and incorporating cultural/religious needs and beliefs in collaboration with the nurse. Maintaining a clean and safe patient environment, anticipating patient/family needs, and rounding as appropriate are also essential duties. The role is PRN/As needed with variable day shifts (10 am-6 pm) and requires attendance at orientation/training Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm during the first week of hire. The Ambulatory Surgery Department offers self-scheduling for work/life balance, opportunities for educational and career growth, and operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire. Upon Hire Required
Or EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire Required
Or Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required
Or 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification. Upon Hire Required
And BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and strong communicator, good verbal and written communication skills.
Nursing Students who do not complete courses of study in nursing but have completed their Fundamentals Training and EMTs who do not formally retain their EMT status may continue in role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care.
Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse.
Assists in admission/transfer/discharge.
Provides and Revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences.
Performs technical procedures safely and proficiently.
Takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.
Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable.
Documents accurately and appropriately.
In collaboration/consultation with the nurse, adapts care to reflect patient population.
In collaboration/consultation with nurse, incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.
Keeps patient environment clean and maintains safe environment.
Anticipates patient/family and visitor needs and takes action to meet those needs and rounds as appropriate.
Assist in the concierge area