Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Specialty Hospital, Part-Time, Weekend Nights

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its Specialty Hospital at Texas Health Fort Worth. The position is scheduled for weekend nights, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, for 24 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The PCT provides patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient and family preferences, while working with nurses and other disciplines to deliver safe, responsive care. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving Fort Worth and surrounding Tarrant County communities since 1930, with advanced services and specialized programs across multiple areas of care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, when applicable.
Upon hire, meet at least one of the following: complete a PCT training program through TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; have EMT training or military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; be a nursing student who has completed fundamentals or have completed a foreign nurse degree program; or have one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
Certification need not be maintained after hire when applicable.
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.
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.