Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Neuro PCU, PRN Nights

Texas Health Resources • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides assistance according to the plan of care, supports activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences, and serves as a patient advocate. This role involves collecting patient data, identifying and reporting significant findings to the nurse, and communicating per department expectations including ethical and legal concerns. The PCT assists in patient transitions, ensures documentation is accurate, and performs procedures safely and proficiently. They also take action to reduce or eliminate patient risk while maintaining a clean and safe environment. The PCT works in partnership with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations, incorporating cultural and religious needs. They demonstrate adaptability to changing schedules or workloads, welcome new team members, and use interpersonal skills to foster a supportive work environment. Additionally, the PCT maintains and enhances care skills, seeks supervision when needed, participates in process improvement, and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and personnel policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• CNA - Certified Nurses Aide Upon Hire Required Or PCT Training Program Upon Hire Required Or Other Junior I or higher level Professional Nursing student with proof of completion on nursing fundamentals. Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance according to the plan of care, supports activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences, and serves as a patient advocate.
• Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to the nurse, and communicates per department expectations including ethical and legal concerns.
• Assists in patient transitions and ensures documentation is accurate and appropriate throughout the process.
• Performs procedures safely and proficiently, enters orders when applicable, and takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Works in partnership with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations, incorporating cultural and religious needs.
• Demonstrates adaptability to changing schedules or workloads, welcomes new team members, and uses interpersonal skills to foster a supportive work environment.
• Maintains and enhances care skills, seeks supervision when needed, participates in process improvement, and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and personnel policies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED