Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Ortho Trauma, Full-Time Nights

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides patient care and assistance based on 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. PCTs collaborate with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs; maintain a clean, safe environment; and proactively meet the needs of patients and visitors. The position also involves teamwork, flexibility, effective communication across disciplines, process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. This position is with the Ortho Trauma team at Texas Health Fort Worth, an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. The hospital provides advanced care in areas including orthopedics, cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, and emergency medicine. The position is full-time nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM, for 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, when applicable.
Complete a PCT training program through TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a THR-approved program; certification maintenance after hire is not required when applicable.
Alternatively, qualify through EMT training, military medical training equivalent to EMT-B, nursing-student status after completing fundamentals, a foreign nurse degree program, or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) 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.
Nursing students who do not complete their nursing course of study, 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.