Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Nights, Oncology

Texas Health Resources • Bedford, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, night shift position for a Patient Care Tech (PCT) on the Oncology Unit at Texas Health HEB. The unit is described as fast-paced and a teaching environment with opportunities for educational and career growth. The PCT will provide assistance to patients according to the plan of care, collect patient data, assist with admissions/transfers/discharges, perform technical procedures, and maintain a safe environment. The role also involves documenting accurately, adapting care to patient populations and cultural needs, and anticipating patient/family needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• CLIAFE - Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required, if applicable.
• Current TX CNA or PCT training with NHA, NAHP or NCCT or an accredited community college program or a THR approved program or Current EMT for TX or Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) or Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program.
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
• CPI - Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training within 60 days of hire required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of applicable PCT experience in lieu of an active and approved certification
• Previous PCT experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care.
• Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse.
• Assists in admission/transfer/discharge.
• Provides and Revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences.
• Performs technical procedures safely and proficiently.
• Takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.
• Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable.
• Documents accurately and appropriately.
• In collaboration/consultation with the nurse, adapts care to reflect patient population.
• In collaboration/consultation with nurse, incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.
• Keeps patient environment clean and maintains safe environment.
• Anticipates patient/family and visitor needs and takes action to meet those needs and rounds as appropriate.

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• medical
• dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• flex spending
• tuition reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Great growth opportunity
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

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