Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency, Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works in the Emergency department at Texas Health Fort Worth. The position provides patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient and family preferences. The PCT collects and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes, performs technical procedures safely, and documents care accurately. The role collaborates with nurses to adapt care to diverse populations and cultural needs, maintains a clean and safe environment, and proactively meets patient and visitor needs. The PCT contributes to teamwork, process improvement, safety goals, and patient advocacy. This is a full-time day position, 36 hours per week, with scheduled hours of 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. Weekend and holiday requirements apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, if applicable.
Upon hire, meet one of the listed qualification pathways: complete a PCT training program through TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; have EMT training or equivalent military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; be a nursing student who has completed fundamentals or have completed a foreign nurse degree program; or have one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
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 consistently demonstrate 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.