Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Ortho Trauma, Full-Time Nights

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works on the Ortho Trauma unit at Texas Health Fort Worth. The role provides patient care and assistance according to the plan of care and patient and family preferences. The PCT collects and reports patient data, supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, performs technical procedures safely, and documents care accurately. The position 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 PCT also contributes to teamwork, process improvement, safety goals, and patient advocacy. This is a full-time night position, working 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM for 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The role is based at Texas Health Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, as applicable.
By hire, meet one of the listed qualifications: completion of a PCT training program (such as 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 or a foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care, with quarterly maintenance required.
Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within 90 days and maintain it annually.
Possess 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.