Patient Care Tech (PCT) Intensive Care (Full-time/Days)

Texas Health Resources•Plano, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech in the Intensive Care Department provides patient care and technical support in collaboration with nurses. The role is based at Texas Health Plano in Plano, Texas, and is full-time, working three variable 12-hour day shifts per week (6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m.), for 36 hours per week. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. The 30-bed ICU is part of a Level II Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke, and STEMI Center. The department offers self-scheduling, a robust Unit Based Council, and opportunities for educational and career growth. Texas Health Plano is a 386-bed full-service hospital serving communities in North Texas, with specialties that include emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine care, orthopedics, women's services, behavioral health, and critical care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A qualifying pathway is required upon hire: PCT training program, Texas CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; EMT (Emergency Medical Technician); military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing student who has completed fundamentals; foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) is required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to patients according to the plan of care.
Collect patient data and identify and report significant findings to the nurse.
Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge.
Provide and revise activities of daily living based on patient and family preferences.
Perform technical procedures safely and proficiently.
Take action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.
Enter orders into computer or manual systems, if applicable.
Document accurately and appropriately.
In collaboration or consultation with the nurse, adapt care to reflect the patient population.
In collaboration or consultation with the nurse, incorporate cultural and religious needs and beliefs into care delivery.
Keep the patient environment clean and safe.
Anticipate patient, family, and visitor needs, take action to meet those needs, and round as appropriate.