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

Texas Health • Denton, TX

1d • 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 position provides assistance to patients according to their plans of care and collaborates with nurses to adapt care to patient populations and incorporate cultural and religious needs and beliefs. The role is full-time, day shift, with three 12-hour shifts (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) totaling 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.
• Qualify through one of the listed pathways: 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 and 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 and 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 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, if applicable.
• Document accurately and appropriately.
• Collaborate or consult with the nurse to adapt care to reflect the patient population.
• Collaborate or consult with the nurse to incorporate cultural and religious needs and beliefs into care delivery.
• Keep the patient environment clean and safe.
• Anticipate patient, family, and visitor needs, take action to meet those 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
• Other benefits

What This Job Offers

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