Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Nights, Med Surg 41

Texas Health Resources • VA

80d

About The Position

Fast-paced Unit is looking for top skilled PCT. Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W, Randol Mill Road in Arlington, TX 76012. Work hours: Full Time, Night Shift (6p to 6a), 3 shifts, 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday requirements. Great growth opportunity and complete benefits available. Unit highlights: Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth. The professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needs as well as demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations. Fast-paced, teaching environment, growth opportunity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).
• CLIAFE - Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required, if applicable.
• Current TX CNA or PCT training with NHA, NAHP or NCCT or an accredited community college program or a THR approved program.
• Current EMT for TX or Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B).
• 1 year of applicable PCT experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
• Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program.
• Previous hospital experience is preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• CPI - Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training within 60 days of hire required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience.

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.

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• medical
• dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• flex spending
• tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees