Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Neuro, Full-Time, Nights

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician to provide care on the Neuro unit at Texas Health Fort Worth. The position is full-time nights, working 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM for 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The PCT provides care and assistance according to the plan of care and patient and family preferences, supports patient transitions, performs technical procedures, documents care, and works collaboratively with nurses and other disciplines. The role also contributes to a safe environment, patient advocacy, and process improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, when applicable.
Upon hire, meet one of the listed qualification pathways: complete a PCT training program recognized by TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; qualify as an EMT; have military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; be a nursing student who has completed fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program; or have one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care, with quarterly maintenance required.
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 have consistently demonstrated 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.