Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Days, Gen Surg

Texas Health Resources • Denton, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) works on the General Surgical Unit at Texas Health Denton, a fast-paced teaching environment. The PCT provides assistance to patients according to their plans of care, working in collaboration with nurses to adapt care to the patient population and incorporate patients’ cultural and religious needs and beliefs. The position is full-time, day shift, with three 12-hour shifts (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and 36 hours per week. The unit offers self-scheduling and opportunities for educational and career growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, if applicable.
• Meet one of the following qualifications: current Texas CNA or PCT training through NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a THR-approved program; current Texas EMT; military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; one year of applicable PCT experience in lieu of an active, approved certification; or nursing student who has completed fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program.
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) training within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PCT experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to patients according to their plans of care.
• Collect patient data and identify and report significant findings to the nurse.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• 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 computer or manual systems when applicable.
• Document accurately and appropriately.
• In collaboration or consultation with the nurse, adapt care to reflect the patient population.
• In collaboration or consultation with the nurse, incorporate cultural and religious needs and beliefs into care delivery.
• Keep the patient environment clean and safe.
• Anticipate and address patient, family, and visitor needs, and round as appropriate.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible spending
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED