Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency, Part-Time Days

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a part-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Emergency department at Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth, Texas. The schedule is days, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, for 24 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The PCT provides patient care and assistance guided by the plan of care and patient and family preferences, works with nurses and other disciplines, and contributes to a safe, clean, and supportive care environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency.
At least one of the following is required upon hire: completion of a PCT training program (such as TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program); EMT qualification; military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing student who has completed fundamentals; foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
Certification associated with a PCT training program does not need to be maintained after hire, when applicable.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required before providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training is required within 90 days and must be maintained annually.
Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment.
Positive interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills.

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.