Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Nights, Intermediate Care

Texas Health • Denton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Denton is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for its fast-paced Intermediate Care unit. The position is based at Texas Health Denton in Denton, Texas, and is full-time on the night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., three shifts and 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday work is required.

The PCT provides care and assistance according to the patient’s plan of care, supports activities of daily living, and works in collaboration with nurses to address patient needs and preferences. The role includes collecting and reporting patient data, helping with admissions, transfers, and discharges, performing technical procedures, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and documenting care. The unit offers a fast-paced teaching environment, self-scheduling, and opportunities for education and career growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, if applicable.
• One of the following: current Texas CNA or PCT training through NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-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 hospital experience.

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 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 a computer or manual system, if applicable.
• Document accurately and appropriately.
• Collaborate with or consult the nurse to adapt care to reflect the patient population.
• Collaborate with or consult the nurse to 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
• Other benefits

What This Job Offers

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