Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Department (ED) (Full Time/Nights)

Texas Health Resources•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Emergency Department (ED) at Texas Health Dallas plays a crucial role in providing assistance to patients according to their plan of care. This fast-paced, high-volume department averages 200 patients per day. The role involves collecting patient data, reporting significant findings to nurses, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges. PCTs also provide and revise patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences, perform technical procedures safely and proficiently, and take action to reduce or eliminate patient risk. Additionally, they may enter orders into computer or manual systems. The position offers opportunities for educational and career growth, with a self-scheduling system to aid work-life balance.

Requirements

PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program upon hire required. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire.
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) upon hire required
Other Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program upon hire required
Other - 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification upon hire required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly 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 courses of study in nursing but have 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 assistance to patients according to plan of care.
Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurses.
Assists in admission/transfer/discharge.
Provides and revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences.
Performs technical procedures safely and proficiently.
Takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.
Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable.