Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Nights, Emergency

Texas Health Resources • Bedford, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) works in the Emergency Department at Texas Health HEB in Bedford, Texas. This is a fast-paced, teaching environment with opportunities for growth and career development. The PCT assists patients according to their plans of care, supports nurses, and helps maintain a clean and safe patient environment. The role is scheduled full time on the night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for three shifts and 36 hours per week. Self-scheduling is available to support work-life balance.

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 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, 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 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.
• 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 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 account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Self-scheduling
• Opportunities for educational and career growth

What This Job Offers

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