Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Palliative Care, Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Palliative Care position at Texas Health Fort Worth involves providing direct patient care and assistance based on the established plan of care and patient/family preferences. The role includes collecting and reporting patient data, supporting admission, transfer, and discharge processes, and performing technical procedures safely. PCTs collaborate with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintain a clean and safe environment, and proactively meet patient and visitor needs. This role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, effective communication across disciplines, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving Fort Worth and surrounding communities since 1930, offering advanced care in various specialties and recognized for its high-acuity capabilities and commitment to training future physicians.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.
CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency Required.
PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire. Upon Hire Required OR EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire Required OR Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required OR 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
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days 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 having 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 patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/family preferences.
Collects and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Performs technical procedures safely and documents care accurately.
Collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs.
Maintains a clean, safe environment and proactively meets patient and visitor needs.
Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines.
Participates in process improvement, adheres to safety goals, and advocates for patients.