Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac Tele, Full Time, Days

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac Tele position at Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork is a full-time role focused on providing direct patient care and assistance. This role involves collecting and reporting patient data, supporting admission, transfer, and discharge processes, and performing technical procedures safely. The PCT collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintains a clean and safe environment, and proactively meets patient and visitor needs. The position also emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, effective communication, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. Texas Health Southwest, a 261-bed full-service hospital, serves the Fort Worth area and offers a wide range of specialties including surgical services, orthopedics, imaging, and critical care. It is recognized for its high quality of patient care, nursing education, research, and innovations, with a supportive team environment and opportunities for growth. The hospital has earned Magnet designation, a CMS 4-Star rating, and numerous other accolades.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program.
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B)
Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program
1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days
Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.
Nursing Students who do not complete course of study in nursing but having completed their Fundamentals Training and EMTs who do not formally retain their EMT status may continue in role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/family preferences.
Collects and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Performs technical procedures safely and documents care accurately.
Collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs.
Maintains a clean, safe environment and proactively meets patient and visitor needs.
Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines.
Participates in process improvement, adheres to safety goals, and advocates for patients.