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

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works in Telemetry at Texas Health Fort Worth, providing patient care and assistance according to the plan of care and patient and family preferences. The role collects and reports patient data; supports admissions, transfers, and discharges; 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 responds to patient and visitor needs. The position also involves teamwork and communication across disciplines, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. This is a full-time night position, scheduled from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM for 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The work location is Texas Health Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, when applicable.
Complete an approved PCT training program, or qualify through one of the listed alternatives: Texas CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; an EMT credential; military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing students who have completed fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active, approved certification.
Maintain BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) before providing independent patient care and quarterly thereafter.
Complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) 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, 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/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.