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

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Techs (PCTs) provide an excellent patient healthcare experience at Texas Health Dallas. Under the direction of nursing staff, they provide basic patient care, which may include feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving, transferring, or transporting patients and changing linens. The role also includes assisting with nursing care and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment. This full-time position is based in the Medical Surgical Unit at Texas Health Dallas. The schedule is days, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays. Unit highlights include self-scheduling, a PCT council, a dynamic team, a robust Unit Based Council, and an engaged leadership team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Upon hire, one of the following is required: Texas CNA; PCT training through NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a THR-approved program; EMT (Emergency Medical Technician); military experience with medic/medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing student who has completed fundamentals; foreign nurse 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.
Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of Med Surg PCT experience in an acute care setting 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 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.
Collaborate or consult with the nurse to adapt care to the patient population.
Collaborate or consult with the nurse to incorporate cultural and religious needs and beliefs into care.
Keep the patient environment clean and safe.
Anticipate and address patient, family, and visitor needs, and round as appropriate.
Perform basic patient care under nursing staff direction, including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving, transferring, or transporting patients and changing linens.