Patient Care Tech (PCT) Neuro and Trauma Intensive Care Unit (Full-Time/Nights)
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides support to patients in the Neuro and Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Texas Health Dallas. The role assists with patient care according to established plans, gathers and reports patient data, supports activities of daily living, promotes safety, enters orders when applicable, documents care, and maintains a clean patient environment. This is a full-time night position working 36 hours weekly on three 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The Neuro Trauma ICU is a fast-paced, high-acuity unit caring for patients with complex neurological, trauma, and surgical cases. Texas Health Dallas is an 875-bed, Magnet-designated hospital and a Level I Trauma Center. The position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for advancement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one qualifying credential or experience pathway required upon hire: nursing student who has completed fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program; Texas CNA or qualifying PCT training program; EMT, including equivalent military medic or medical training; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care experience preferred.
- Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to patients according to the plan of care.
- Collect patient data and identify and report significant findings to the nurse.
- Provide and revise activities of daily living based on patient and family preferences.
- Take action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.
- Enter orders into a computer or manual system when applicable.
- Document accurately and appropriately.
- Keep the patient environment clean and safe.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness
- Other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
