Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg
UT Health East Texas•Henderson, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech (PCT) works in Intermediate Care at UT Health Henderson, assisting patients under limited supervision from nursing and medical staff. The role requires full proficiency in assigned duties, including personal care, observation, measurements, basic treatments and procedures, transport, housekeeping, and unit administrative support. The position is listed as variable shift and PRN in Henderson, Texas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an approved CNA or PCT certification program, or enrollment in the senior year of nursing school with less than one semester remaining to complete the nursing program requirement.
- Maintain active certification within the State of Texas.
- Competency in at least two general areas of practice, with cross-training and cross-competency to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function.
- Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
- Complete annual training, education, and competency requirements for any additional duties.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of experience in acute or long-term care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, eating, and other activities of daily living.
- Observe patients’ progress and prepare and disseminate reports to the Registered Nurse or other medical staff.
- Obtain and record patients’ vital signs and collect specimens for laboratory tests.
- Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
- Measure and record patients’ intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines.
- Assist patients with range-of-motion activities and draw blood.
- Assist in providing treatments and perform technical procedures, including feeding tube and catheter administration, suture or staple removal, splinting of extremities, and ECGs as ordered.
- Coordinate daily activities for the assigned unit, including general clerical and administrative support.
- Participate in performance improvement activities to maintain and enhance personal and departmental qualifications and performance standards.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities and resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- Supportive, inclusive culture.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
