Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency, PRN

Texas Health Resources•Burleson, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides patient care and assistance according to 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 addresses patient and visitor needs. The position requires teamwork, flexibility, effective communication across disciplines, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. This is a PRN position at Texas Health Neighborhood Care & Wellness Burleson in Burleson, Texas. The facility offers a full-service emergency department and outpatient services, including advanced diagnostic imaging, cardiac rehabilitation, and physical, orthopedic, pelvic, and vestibular therapies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, when applicable.
Upon hire, meet one of the specified qualification pathways: completion of a PCT training program (including the listed approved programs); EMT qualification or equivalent military medical training; nursing student status after completing fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training 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.