Patient Care Technician (PCT) Sitters (Part-time/Days)

Texas Health•Plano, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Plano is hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) Sitter. The position is split evenly between PCT and sitter work and supports patients in a fast-paced, high-volume hospital. The professional PCT demonstrates an understanding of basic human needs and provides care in collaboration with nurses, following the plan of care and adapting support to patient and family needs. The role is based at Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093. The schedule is two variable 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m., for 24 hours per week, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. Team members must be available to work any day of the week and attend orientation and training Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., during the first week of hire. The hospital offers self-scheduling, educational and career growth opportunities, a robust Unit Based Council, and an engaged leadership team. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas communities. It offers a range of specialties and advanced services and is a Level II Trauma Facility, a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, and home to the DFW area's only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of hospital experience is strongly preferred.
Upon hire, meet one of the listed qualification pathways: completion of a PCT training program through a Texas CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college, or THR-approved program; EMT certification; military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing student who has completed fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) is required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training is required within 90 days and must be maintained annually.
Possess organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to patients according to the plan of care.
Collect patient data and identify and report significant findings to the nurse.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Provide and revise activities of daily living based on patient and family preferences.
Perform technical procedures safely and proficiently.
Take action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.
Enter orders into a computer or manual system, if applicable.
Document accurately and appropriately.
In collaboration or consultation with the nurse, adapt care to reflect the patient population.
In collaboration or consultation with the nurse, incorporate cultural and religious needs and beliefs into care delivery.
Keep the patient environment clean and safe.
Anticipate patient, family, and visitor needs, take action to meet those needs, and round as appropriate.