Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Neuro PCU, PRN, Nights

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient and family preferences. The role collects and reports patient data; supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes; performs technical procedures safely; and documents care accurately. The PCT collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintains a clean and safe environment, and proactively meets patient and visitor needs. The position also calls for teamwork, flexibility, effective communication across disciplines, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. This PRN night-shift position is based at Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork operate as one hospital across two locations, serving southwest Fort Worth and nearby communities. The hospital offers a range of specialties and services, including surgical services, orthopedics, imaging, adult critical care, and a 24-hour emergency department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
Upon hire, meet one of the following qualifications: completion of a PCT training program through TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college, or a THR-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.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required within 90 days and 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/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.