Patient Care Tech (PCT)-- Medica Intensive Care Unit (MICU) --Full Time Nights

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Dallas is hiring a full-time, night-shift Patient Care Tech for its Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). The schedule is 7 PM to 7 AM, 36 hours per week, including some weekends and holidays. The role supports patient care according to established plans of care and works with nursing staff to collect and report patient information, assist with daily activities, reduce patient risks, document care, and maintain a clean and safe patient environment. The MICU offers 24/7 intensivist coverage, continuous education on commonly used devices, self-scheduling, and opportunities to participate in unit and hospital affairs through its Unit Based Council. Texas Health Dallas is an 875-bed, Magnet-designated hospital serving the Dallas community. It provides a range of specialized services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services, emergency medicine, and intensive care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Upon hire, one of the following is required: Texas CNA or PCT training through NHA, NAHP, or NCCT; an accredited community college program; a Texas Health Resources-approved program; EMT certification or equivalent military medic/medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing student who has completed fundamentals; a foreign nursing degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training is required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to patients according to their plan of care.
Collect patient data and identify and report significant findings to the nurse.
Provide and revise activities of daily living based on patient and family preferences.
Take action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.
Enter orders into a computer or manual system when applicable.
Document accurately and appropriately.
Keep the patient environment clean and maintain a safe environment.