Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Gyn and Antepartum, Full-Time Nights

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care and assistance to patients in the Gyn and Antepartum unit at Texas Health Fort Worth. The role supports the plan of care and patient and family preferences, collects and reports patient data, assists with admission, transfer, and discharge processes, and performs technical procedures safely while documenting care accurately. The PCT works collaboratively with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintain a clean and safe environment, and meet patient and visitor needs. The position is full-time nights, 6:45 PM–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, if applicable.
Complete a PCT training program through TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; certification maintenance after hire is not required when applicable.
Alternatively, qualify through EMT training, military medical training equivalent to EMT-B, nursing student completion of fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program, or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
Obtain BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) before providing independent patient care and maintain it quarterly.
Complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) 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.
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 and 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.