Patient Care Technician-PRN-Nights

Texas Health Resources•Kaufman, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Telemetry Department at Texas Health Kaufman provides assistance to patients according to the plan of care. This role involves accurate documentation, anticipating and meeting patient/family needs, and rounding as appropriate. The PCT works in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers, and other disciplines, utilizing the Professional Practice Model philosophy. They are responsible for maintaining and enhancing patient care skills. The Telemetry Department is a 23-bed Med-Surg/Telemetry unit that offers self-scheduling for work-life balance and opportunities for educational and career growth, supported by a robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and an engaged leadership team. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman is an 81-bed hospital committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to its community, with a wide range of services including surgery, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, respiratory care, nuclear medicine, and emergency services. The hospital is Joint Commission-certified and recognized by the ANCC as a Pathway to Excellence hospital.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is 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 is required OR EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire is required OR Other Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire is required OR Other 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification. Upon Hire is required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days is 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.

Nice To Haves

1 Year of hospital PCT experience is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care.
Documents accurately and appropriately.
Anticipates patient/family and visitor needs and takes action to meet those needs and rounds as appropriate.
Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers and all other disciplines.
Maintains and enhances patient care skills.