Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Renal, Full-Time Nights

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) works in the Renal unit at Texas Health Fort Worth, providing patient care and assistance according to care plans and patient and family preferences. The role collects and reports patient data; supports admissions, transfers, and discharges; performs technical procedures safely; documents care accurately; and collaborates with nurses to meet the needs of diverse populations. The PCT also helps maintain a clean and safe environment, meets patient and visitor needs, communicates and works effectively across disciplines, participates in process improvement, follows safety goals, and advocates for patients. This is a full-time night position, scheduled from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM for 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The role is based at Texas Health Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
Upon hire, meet one of the following qualifications: completion of a PCT training program from an accepted provider or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; EMT qualification or equivalent military medical training; nursing student who has completed fundamentals or a foreign nursing degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
PCT certification is not required to be maintained after hire when applicable.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training must be maintained annually and completed within 90 days.
Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.
Nursing students who do not complete their nursing course of study after completing fundamentals training, and EMTs who do not formally retain EMT status, may continue in the role if they consistently demonstrate skills in their PCT position.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient and family preferences.
Collect and report patient data and support admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Perform technical procedures safely and document care accurately.
Collaborate with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs.
Maintain a clean, safe environment and proactively meet patient and visitor needs.
Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines.
Participate in process improvement, adhere to safety goals, and advocate for patients.