Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac PCU, Full-Time Days

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac PCU at Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth, Texas. The position works day shifts from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The technician provides patient care and assistance in accordance with the plan of care and patient and family preferences, while collaborating with nurses and other disciplines to support safe, responsive care. Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork operate as one hospital across two locations, serving Fort Worth and surrounding communities. The 261-bed, full-service hospital provides surgical services, orthopedics, imaging, adult critical care, and a 24-hour emergency department. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated and has received multiple recognitions for quality and patient experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
Upon hire, meet one of the listed qualification pathways: 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 qualification; military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing student who has completed fundamentals; foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care and quarterly thereafter.
Complete Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 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.