Patient Care Technician (PCT) - PCU, PRN

Texas Health Resources • Cleburne, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1986, Texas Health Cleburne has served the people of Cleburne and surrounding Johnson County communities with compassionate, high-quality care. As a 137-bed, full-service hospital, we provide medical services to residents in Cleburne, Joshua, Godley, Keene, Grandview, Alvarado, Rio Vista, Glen Rose, and nearby areas. We specialize in surgical services, women's health, orthopedics, gastroenterology, nephrology, cardiology, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We're also an accredited Chest Pain Center and offer exceptional emergency care 24/7. Texas Health Cleburne is a Joint Commission accredited hospital and recognized as a Top Performer for Quality Care. We hold Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and American Heart Association Heart-Check mark for Acute Heart Attack Ready (AHAR) certification. We are also a designated Pathways to Excellence hospital and a certified Level IV Trauma Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• CNA - Certified Nurses Aide Upon Hire Required Or
• PCT Training Program Upon Hire Required Or
• Other Junior I or higher level Professional Nursing student with proof of completion on nursing fundamentals. Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance according to the plan of care, supports activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences, and serves as a patient advocate.
• Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to the nurse, and communicates per department expectations including ethical and legal concerns.
• Assists in patient transitions and ensures documentation is accurate and appropriate throughout the process.
• Performs procedures safely and proficiently, enters orders when applicable, and takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Works in partnership with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations, incorporating cultural and religious needs.
• Demonstrates adaptability to changing schedules or workloads, welcomes new team members, and uses interpersonal skills to foster a supportive work environment.
• Maintains and enhances care skills, seeks supervision when needed, participates in process improvement, and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and personnel policies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED