Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency, PRN

#REF!•Stephenville, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency role at Texas Health Stephenville involves providing direct patient care and assistance based on the established plan of care and patient/family preferences. This position is responsible for collecting and reporting patient data, supporting admission, transfer, and discharge processes, and performing technical procedures safely while accurately documenting care. 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. Teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines are essential. The role also includes participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and advocating for patients. Texas Health Stephenville has proudly served residents of Erath County and the surrounding area since 1926. Our 98-bed, full-service hospital is in Stephenville, recognized as one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America for its small-town charm and convenient access to Fort Worth, just an hour away. We specialize in surgical services, women's and infant care, advanced diagnostic imaging, wound care, and cardiac rehabilitation. Texas Health Stephenville is a Pathway to Excellence designated hospital. We are certified as a Level IV Trauma Center and a Level III Stroke Support facility, and we've earned Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certification for Chest Pain Management.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency
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.

Nice To Haves

Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire.

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.