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

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Palliative Care position is a full-time role focused on providing direct patient care and assistance based on the established plan of care and patient/family preferences. The PCT will be responsible for collecting and reporting patient data, supporting admission, transfer, and discharge processes, and performing technical procedures safely while documenting care accurately. This role involves collaborating with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and proactively meeting patient and visitor needs. The PCT will also demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines, participating in process improvement, adhering to safety goals, and advocating for patients. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving Fort Worth and surrounding Tarrant County communities since 1930, offering advanced care in various specialties and recognized for its high-acuity capabilities and commitment to training future physicians. The hospital is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center, and is a designated Magnet hospital.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program.
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program
1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days
Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire.
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.