Patient Care Tech (PCT) Intermediate Cardiac (Part-time/Days)

Texas Health•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech works in the Intermediate Cardiac Department at Texas Health Plano in Plano, Texas. This part-time position is scheduled for 24 hours per week: two variable 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 AM–7:15 PM, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. The employee must be available for orientation and training Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, during the first week of hire. The role provides patient care and technical support in collaboration with nurses. The PCT assists patients according to their plan of care, gathers and reports patient data, supports activities of daily living, performs technical procedures, documents care, and helps maintain a clean and safe patient environment. The department offers self-scheduling, educational and career-growth opportunities, an active Unit Based Council, and an engaged leadership team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete a qualifying PCT training program, such as a TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program, or Texas Health Resources-approved program; maintaining certification after hire is not required when applicable.
Alternatively, qualify through EMT status; military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing-student status after completing fundamentals or a 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.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training is required within 90 days of hire and must be maintained annually.
Possess organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
Attend orientation and training Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, during the first week of hire.
Work rotating weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

PCT acute care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to patients according to their plan of care.
Collect patient data and identify and report significant findings to the nurse.
Assist with patient 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 a computer or manual system when applicable.
Document accurately and appropriately.
Work with the nurse to adapt care to reflect the patient population.
Work with the nurse to incorporate cultural and religious needs and beliefs into care delivery.
Keep the patient environment clean and maintain a safe environment.
Anticipate and address patient, family, and visitor needs, and round as appropriate.