Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Nights, Ortho Neuro

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ortho Neuro Unit is seeking a skilled Patient Care Tech (PCT) for a full-time, night shift position. This fast-paced, teaching environment offers opportunities for educational and career growth, self-scheduling for work-life balance, and a supportive team atmosphere. The PCT will provide assistance to patients according to the plan of care, collect patient data, assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges, and perform technical procedures safely. The role also involves documenting accurately, collaborating with nurses to adapt care, and maintaining a safe patient environment.

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

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.