Patient Care Tech (PCT)- Med Surg, Full-Time Days

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides patient care and assistance according to the plan of care and patient and family preferences. The role collects and reports patient data, supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, and performs technical procedures safely while documenting care accurately. The PCT collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintains a clean and safe environment, and proactively meets patient and visitor needs. The position requires teamwork, flexibility, effective communication across disciplines, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. This is a full-time day position at Texas Health Fort Worth, working 36 hours per week from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. Weekend and holiday requirements apply. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving Fort Worth and surrounding Tarrant County communities. The hospital provides advanced care across multiple specialties and supports nursing education, research, and innovation in nursing practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete an eligible PCT training program, such as a Texas CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college, or Texas Health Resources-approved program; certification need not be maintained after hire when applicable.
Alternatively, qualify through EMT training, military medical training equivalent to EMT-B, nursing students who have completed fundamentals, a foreign nurse degree program, or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training, maintained annually 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 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/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.