Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Neuro, Full-Time, Nights

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the Neuro unit at Texas Health Fort Worth. The position is based at 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104, and works nights from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM for 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday work is required. The Patient Care Technician provides care and assistance according to the plan of care and patient and family preferences. The role collects and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes, performs technical procedures safely, and documents care accurately. The technician collaborates with nurses to address diverse populations and cultural needs, helps maintain a clean and safe environment, and contributes to teamwork, patient advocacy, and process improvement. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving the Fort Worth community since 1930. Its services include cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine. The hospital also offers specialized programs and supports Graduate Medical Education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Complete a PCT training program through TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program; certification need not be maintained after hire when applicable.
Alternatively, qualify through EMT status, military medical training equivalent to EMT-B, nursing students who have completed fundamentals, 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; must be 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, where applicable.

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.