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

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

2d•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 admission, transfer, and discharge processes, performs technical procedures safely, and documents 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 also calls for teamwork, flexibility, effective communication across disciplines, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. This is a full-time night position at Texas Health Fort Worth, working 36 hours per week from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. 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. Its services include cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, orthopedics, emergency medicine, kidney transplantation, and graduate medical education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, when applicable.
Qualify through one of the listed pathways: completion of a PCT training program or applicable certification/training; EMT qualification or equivalent military medical training; nursing students who have completed 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) 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.

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.