Patient Care Tech (PCT) Ortho (Full-Time/Nights)

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff and helps deliver an excellent patient healthcare experience. The role is in the Ortho H3N department at Texas Health Dallas, a 35-bed unit. The position is full-time nights, working 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. for 36 hours per week, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. The unit offers self-scheduling, educational and career-growth opportunities, a strong Unit Based Council, and an engaged leadership team. The professional PCT demonstrates an understanding of basic human needs and supports patients with activities of daily living, technical procedures, and a clean and safe care environment. The PCT collaborates with nursing staff to adapt care to patient needs and preferences, including cultural and religious needs and beliefs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A qualifying credential or training pathway is required upon hire: Texas CNA or PCT training through NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; EMT-B or equivalent military medic/medical training; nursing student who has completed fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Training is required within 90 days of hire.
Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of acute care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving, and changing linens.
Transfer or transport patients as needed.
Provide 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, if applicable.
Document accurately and appropriately.
Collaborate with or consult the nurse to adapt care to reflect the patient population and incorporate cultural and religious needs and beliefs.
Keep the patient environment clean and safe.
Anticipate patient, family, and visitor needs, take action to meet them, and round as appropriate.