Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Department (ED) (Full Time/Nights)

Texas Health•Dallas, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Emergency Department (ED) at Texas Health Dallas plays a crucial role in providing assistance to patients according to their plan of care. This fast-paced, high-volume department averages 200 patients per day. The role involves collecting patient data, assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges, and revising patient activities of daily living based on preferences. PCTs perform technical procedures safely and proficiently, taking action to reduce or eliminate patient risk. Texas Health offers opportunities for educational and career growth, a supportive team environment, and a robust Unit Based Council (UBC) with engaged leadership.

Requirements

PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program upon hire required. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire.
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) upon hire required or
Other Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program upon hire required or
Other - 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
Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Students who do not complete course of study in nursing but have 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 assistance to patient according to plan of care.
Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse.
Assists in admission/transfer/discharge.
Provides and Revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences.
Performs technical procedures safely and proficiently.
Takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.