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Texas Health Resources•Rockwall, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech/PCT Float Pool position at Texas Health Rockwall is a full-time role working nights, 36 hours per week, with three 12-hour shifts from 7pm to 7am. This role involves floating to different units within the hospital. New hires will need to attend training at the corporate office in Arlington during their first week. The Nursing Administration Department is described as a fast-paced environment with new and advanced equipment and technology, emphasizing a collaborative team approach.

Requirements

High School 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 is required upon hire or
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician - Military experience with medical training equivalent (equivalent to EMT-B) required upon hire or
Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program required upon hire or
1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification required upon hire
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training required within 90days of hire and maintained annually
Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience as a PCT in an acute setting preferred

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.
Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers and all other disciplines.
Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in schedule and/or workload assignment necessary to meet changing needs of the individual patient or unit.
Maintains and enhances patient care skills.
Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve them.