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

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides patient care and assistance in the Emergency Department based on the plan of care and patient and family preferences. The position collects and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes, 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 meets patient and visitor needs. The role also requires teamwork, flexibility, effective communication across disciplines, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. This is a full-time day position at Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth, working 36 hours per week from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. Weekend and holiday requirements apply. Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork operate as one hospital across two locations. The organization promotes high-quality patient care through nursing education, research, and innovation, and offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete a PCT training program through a Texas CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; certification need not be maintained after hire when applicable.
Alternatively, qualify as an EMT, have 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.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification 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.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.

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.