Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac Tele, Full-Time Days

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Cardiac Tele unit at Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth, Texas. This full-time day position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with weekend and holiday requirements. The role provides patient care and assistance according to the plan of care and patient and family preferences, and works collaboratively with nurses and other disciplines to support safe, responsive care. Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork operate as one hospital across two locations. Texas Health Southwest is a 261-bed, full-service hospital serving Fort Worth and surrounding communities, with specialties including surgical services, orthopedics, imaging, and adult critical care. The hospital has earned Magnet designation and other recognitions for quality and patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet applicable CLIA requirements for foreign education equivalency.
Complete a PCT training program through a Texas CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college, or Texas Health Resources-approved program; certification does not need to be maintained after hire when applicable.
Alternatively, qualify through EMT experience, military medical training equivalent to EMT-B, nursing student status with completed fundamentals, a foreign nursing degree program, or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, maintained annually within 90 days.
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 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 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.