Patient Care Tech (PCT)- Med Surg, Full-Time Days
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides patient care and assistance on a Med Surg unit at Texas Health Fort Worth. The position is full-time days, working 36 hours per week from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with weekend and holiday requirements. The PCT supports care based on the plan of care and patient and family preferences, collaborates with nurses, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment while meeting patient and visitor needs. 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 services across cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, orthopedics, and emergency medicine, among other specialties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, as applicable.
- Upon hire, meet one of the following qualifications: completion of a PCT training program through TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; EMT qualification; military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing student who has completed fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within 90 days and maintained annually.
- 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.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
