Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ICU, Full Time, Nights

Texas Health Resources • Fort Worth, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Texas Health Fort Worth. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served Fort Worth and surrounding Tarrant County communities since 1930. The hospital offers advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, orthopedics, and emergency medicine, with certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Comprehensive Spine Program, and Advanced Palliative Care. It also features a kidney transplant program and supports Graduate Medical Education. Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center, and is recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. The PCT will work full-time nights, 36 hours/week, with weekend and holiday requirements, contributing to the mission of improving community health through high-quality patient care, nursing education, research, and innovation in a supportive team environment.

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.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• medical
• dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• flex spending
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan repayment programs
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees