Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency, Full-Time Days

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Emergency department provides direct patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/family preferences. 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. They demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines, while also participating in process improvement, adhering to safety goals, and advocating for patients. Texas Health Southwest, operating as one hospital across two locations with Texas Health Clearfork, has been serving the Fort Worth communities since 1987. This 261-bed facility offers a wide range of specialties including surgical services, orthopedics, imaging, and adult critical care, alongside a 24-hour emergency department. It holds certifications as a Primary Heart Attack Center, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Maternal Center, and Level III Neonatal Center, and is nationally accredited for Breast care and Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. Texas Health Southwest has achieved Magnet designation, a CMS 4-Star rating, and recognition from U.S. News & World Report and Premier's 100 Top Hospitals, among other accolades.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.
CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency Required.
PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire. Upon Hire Required Or EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire Required Or Other Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required Or Other 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification. Upon Hire Required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required.
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.