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

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Ortho/Plastics, Full-Time Nights position at Texas Health Fort Worth involves providing direct patient care and assistance based on the established plan of care and patient/family preferences. The role includes collecting and reporting patient data, supporting admission, transfer, and discharge processes, and performing technical procedures safely and 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. This role also emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, effective communication across disciplines, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving the Fort Worth community since 1930, offering advanced care in various specialties and recognized for its high-acuity capabilities and commitment to training future physicians. The hospital is Joint Commission-certified in several critical areas and recognized for its excellence in patient care.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency
PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program.
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire
Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire
1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification. Upon Hire
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days
Possesses 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 course of study in nursing but having completed their Fundamentals Training and EMTs who do not formally retain their EMT status may continue in role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/family preferences.
Collects and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Performs technical procedures safely and documents care accurately.
Collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs.
Maintains a clean, safe environment and proactively meets patient and visitor needs.
Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines.
Participates in process improvement, adheres to safety goals, and advocates for patients.