Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Days, Float Pool
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech (PCT) works in the Patient Care Tech Float Pool at Texas Health Denton, a fast-paced, teaching environment. The role assists patients according to their plans of care and supports patient safety, comfort, and daily needs in collaboration with nursing staff. The position offers self-scheduling, educational and career growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment. This is a full-time day-shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., for 36 hours weekly. Weekend and holiday work may be required. The position is based at Texas Health Denton in Denton, Texas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, if applicable.
- Qualify through one of the following: 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 status after completing fundamentals, or a foreign nurse degree program.
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification before providing independent patient care; must be maintained quarterly.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training) within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital 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 patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
- Provide and revise patients’ 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 or consult with the nurse to adapt care to reflect 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
- Educational and career growth opportunities
- Supportive team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
