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

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works on the Telemetry unit at Texas Health Fort Worth, providing patient care and assistance in accordance with the plan of care and patient and family preferences. The role collects and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes, performs technical procedures safely, and documents care accurately. PCTs collaborate with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintain a clean and safe environment, and proactively meet patient and visitor needs. The position requires teamwork, flexibility, effective communication across disciplines, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. This is a full-time day position, scheduled 6:45 AM–7:15 PM for 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. It is located at Texas Health Fort Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104.

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: completion of a PCT training program (TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a THR-approved program); EMT qualification; military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing student who has completed fundamentals; foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training, maintained annually; required within 90 days.
Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment.
Positive interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills.

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.