Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Neuro PCU, Full-Time, Nights

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports patient care in the Neuro PCU at Texas Health Southwest. The PCT provides care and assistance according to the plan of care and patient and family preferences; collects and reports patient data; supports admissions, transfers, and discharges; performs technical procedures safely; and documents care accurately. The role collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintains a clean and safe environment, and proactively responds to patient and visitor needs. PCTs are expected to demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, effective communication, patient advocacy, and participation in process improvement and safety goals. This is a full-time night position working 36 hours per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with weekend and holiday requirements. The work location is Texas Health Southwest, 6100 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas. Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork operate as one hospital across two locations. Texas Health Southwest is a 261-bed, full-service hospital serving southwest Fort Worth and surrounding communities. Its specialties include surgical services, orthopedics, imaging, and adult critical care. The hospital has Magnet designation and other quality and patient-care recognitions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, when applicable.
Upon hire, meet one of the listed qualification paths: completion of a PCT training program through TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; EMT status; 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.
PCT certification does not need to be maintained after hire when applicable.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training is required within 90 days and must be 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 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.