Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Days, Med Surg 4

Texas Health Resources • Bedford, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health HEB is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for its Tower 4 Med Surg Unit. This is a full-time day-shift role in a fast-paced teaching environment, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and 36 hours per week. The unit offers self-scheduling, educational and career growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

The PCT assists patients according to their plans of care, gathering and reporting patient information, supporting transitions of care, and helping with activities of daily living. The position performs technical procedures, documents care, helps maintain a safe and clean environment, and works with nurses to adapt care to patient needs, preferences, and cultural or religious beliefs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, if applicable.
• Meet one of the listed qualification 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.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PCT experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient assistance according to the plan 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 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 delivery.
• Keep the patient environment clean and safe.
• Anticipate and address the needs of patients, families, and visitors, 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