Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Gyn and Antepartum, Full-Time Nights

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports patient care on the Gyn and Antepartum unit at Texas Health Fort Worth. The role provides care and assistance according to the plan of care and patient and family preferences, gathers and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes, and performs technical procedures safely while accurately documenting care. The PCT works with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, helps maintain a clean and safe environment, and responds proactively to patient and visitor needs. The position is full-time nights, 6:45 PM to 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.
Upon hire, meet one of the listed qualifications: completion of a PCT training program from an identified provider or approved program; EMT; military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing student who has completed fundamentals or 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, required 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 after completing fundamentals training, and EMTs who do not formally retain EMT status, may continue in the role if they consistently demonstrate 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.