Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Neuro PCU, PRN, Nights

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides patient care and assistance based on 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 PCT collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintains a clean and safe environment, and proactively meets patient and visitor needs. The position requires teamwork, flexibility, effective communication across disciplines, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. This PRN night-shift role is based at Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth, Texas, serving the Neuro PCU. Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork operate as one hospital across two locations. The 261-bed hospital provides services including surgical care, orthopedics, imaging, adult critical care, and a 24-hour emergency department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
PCT training program through TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health-approved program; certification does not need to be maintained after hire when applicable.
Alternatively, EMT certification; military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing students who have 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, maintained quarterly.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training, maintained annually; due within 90 days.
Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.
Foreign education equivalency must comply with CLIA regulations.
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 have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/family preferences.
Collect and report patient data; 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.