Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Surgical PCU & Burn Unit (Justin 5), Full Time, Nights

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Justin 5 unit is a 35-bed Surgical Trauma Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Burn Unit. Initially opening with 18 surgical trauma PCU beds and 9 burn beds, it plans to expand to the full 35 beds later in the year. This unit provides higher-acuity surgical trauma and burn care, including treatment in a dedicated hydrotherapy procedure room for the burn population. Staff are expected to work across both care areas, despite differing patient populations, as this is one integrated unit. The role involves providing patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/family preferences, collecting and reporting patient data, and supporting admission, transfer, and discharge processes. The technician will perform technical procedures safely, document care accurately, and collaborate with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs. Maintaining a clean, safe environment, proactively meeting patient and visitor needs, demonstrating teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines, participating in process improvement, adhering to safety goals, and advocating for patients are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.
CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency Required.
PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire. Upon Hire Required Or
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire Required Or
Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required Or
1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification. 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.
Possesses 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 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.