Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Central BP and Staffing (Float Pool), Full-Time, Nights

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works in the Float Pool at Texas Health Fort Worth, providing patient care and assistance according to the plan of care and patient and family preferences. The role collects and reports patient data, supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, performs technical procedures safely, and documents care accurately. The PCT collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintains a clean and safe environment, and proactively addresses patient and visitor needs. The position requires teamwork, flexibility, effective communication, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. This is a full-time night position at Texas Health Fort Worth, scheduled 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM for 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
Upon hire, meet one of the stated qualification pathways: completion of a PCT training program through TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a THR-approved program; EMT qualification or equivalent 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.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training 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.

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.