Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Department (ED) (PRN/Variable Shifts)

Texas Health Resources•Allen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Emergency Department (ED) at Texas Health Allen provides assistance to patients according to the plan of care. This role involves collecting patient data, reporting significant findings to the nurse, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges. The PCT also revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences and performs technical procedures safely and proficiently, taking action to reduce or eliminate patient risk. Orders may be entered into a computer or manual system if applicable. This is a PRN position with variable shifts, including 12-hour shifts (days, mid, and night), and requires weekend and holiday availability. The department is fast-paced, high-volume, serving a diverse population, and offers flexible scheduling, educational opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program upon hire required. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire.
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) upon hire required
Other Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program upon hire required
Other - 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification upon hire required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
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 have 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 assistance to patient according to plan of care.
Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse.
Assists in admission/transfer/discharge.
Provides and Revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences.
Performs technical procedures safely and proficiently.
Takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.
Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable.