Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg, Part-Time Nights

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works in Med Surg at Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth, Texas. This part-time night position is scheduled for 24 hours per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with weekend and holiday requirements. The PCT provides patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient and family preferences, working collaboratively with nurses and other disciplines to support safe, responsive care. The role includes collecting and reporting patient data, supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges, performing technical procedures, and accurately documenting care. The PCT also contributes to a clean and safe environment, patient advocacy, and process improvement. Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork operate as one hospital across two locations. Texas Health Southwest is a 261-bed, full-service hospital serving southwest Fort Worth and surrounding communities. Its specialties include surgical services, orthopedics, imaging, and adult critical care, along with a 24-hour emergency department. The hospital has earned Magnet designation and other quality and patient-care recognitions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete a PCT training program through a Texas CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college, or THR-approved program; certification need not be maintained after hire when applicable.
Alternatively, qualify through EMT training, military medical training equivalent to EMT-B, nursing student completion of fundamentals, 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; must be maintained quarterly.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, maintained annually, within 90 days.
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 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.