Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg, Part-Time Nights

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works in Med Surg at Texas Health Southwest, supporting patients and families through care based on the plan of care and their preferences. The role includes collecting and reporting patient data; assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges; performing technical procedures safely; and documenting care accurately. The PCT collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, helps maintain a clean and safe environment, and proactively addresses patient and visitor needs. Teamwork, flexibility, communication, process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy are important parts of the role. This is a part-time night position at Texas Health Southwest, located at 6100 Harris Parkway in Fort Worth, Texas. The schedule is 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM for 24 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork operate as one hospital across two locations. The 261-bed hospital serves Fort Worth and surrounding communities and offers surgical services, orthopedics, imaging, adult critical care, and a 24-hour emergency department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
Upon hire, meet one of the following qualifications: completion of a PCT training program from TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a THR-approved program; EMT qualification or 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.
PCT certification, when applicable, is not required to be maintained after hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required within 90 days and maintained annually.
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 their nursing course of study after completing fundamentals training, and 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 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.