Patient Care Technician (PCT) - General Surgery, Part-Time Nights

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports patients on the General Surgery unit at Texas Health Fort Worth. The role provides patient care and assistance according to the plan of care and patient and family preferences, collects and reports patient data, assists with admission, transfer, and discharge processes, and performs technical procedures safely while documenting care accurately. The PCT works with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintain a clean and safe environment, and meet patient and visitor needs. The position is part-time nights, scheduled 6:45 PM–7:15 AM for 24 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete a PCT training program through TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; certification need not be maintained after hire when applicable.
Alternatively, qualify with EMT status, military medical training equivalent to EMT-B, nursing student completion of fundamentals or a foreign nursing degree program, or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, maintained annually, within 90 days.
Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient and family preferences.
Collect and report patient data and support admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Perform technical procedures safely and document care accurately.
Collaborate with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs.
Maintain a clean, safe environment and proactively meet patient and visitor needs.
Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines.
Participate in process improvement, adhere to safety goals, and advocate for patients.