Patient Care Technician (PCT) - General Surgery, Part-Time Nights

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports patient care on the General Surgery unit at Texas Health Fort Worth. The role provides care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient and family preferences; collects and reports patient data; supports admissions, transfers, and discharges; performs technical procedures safely; and documents care accurately. The PCT works with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care to diverse populations and cultural needs, maintain a clean and safe environment, and address patient and visitor needs. The role also contributes to process improvement, follows safety goals, and advocates for patients. This is a part-time night position at Texas Health Fort Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, Texas, with scheduled hours of 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM for 24 hours per week. Weekend and holiday requirements apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency, when applicable.
Upon hire, meet one of the listed qualification pathways: completion of an approved PCT training program; EMT qualification; nursing student who has completed fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active, approved certification.
Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care and quarterly thereafter.
Complete and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training annually, within 90 days as specified.
Possess organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

PCT training through TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program.
EMT training or military experience with medical training equivalent to EMT-B.
Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program.
One year of applicable experience may substitute for an active, approved certification.
Nursing students who do not complete their course of study and EMTs who do not retain EMT status may continue in the role if they consistently demonstrate skills in their PCT position.

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.