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

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and the preferences of patients and families. The role collects and reports patient data; supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes; performs technical procedures safely; and documents care accurately. 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. The role also involves teamwork and communication across disciplines, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. This is a full-time night position at Texas Health Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas, working 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM for 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday work is required. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital offering advanced services in several specialties and supporting Graduate Medical Education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, when applicable.
Upon hire, meet one of the listed qualification pathways: complete a PCT training program (TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program); hold EMT qualifications or equivalent military medical training (equivalent to EMT-B); be a nursing student who has completed fundamentals or have a foreign nursing degree; or have 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.

Nice To Haves

PCT certification may not need to be maintained after hire, when applicable.
Nursing students who do not complete their nursing course of study may continue in the role if they have completed Fundamentals Training and consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.
EMTs who do not formally retain EMT status may continue in the role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/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.