Patient Care Technician PCT

Baylor Scott & White Health•Rowlett, TX

12d

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician performs duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse to help deliver patient care and meet family needs. The technician follows the care plan while considering the patient’s age and developmental stage. The role includes collecting and recording patient data and vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and personal hygiene, responding to call lights, completing patient rounds, and helping maintain admission, transfer, and discharge files and forms. The technician is expected to comply with Baylor Scott & White policies and procedures. Baylor Scott & White Health describes the role as an opportunity to help people, receive ongoing training, work with patients who have varied illnesses and treatment plans, and gain experience that may support future healthcare careers. Clear communication, a positive attitude, and teamwork with healthcare professionals are emphasized.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Less than one year of experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Clear verbal and written communication.
Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

Collect and record patient data and vital signs.
Help patients with activities of daily living.
Answer call lights and complete patient rounds.
Help complete and maintain files and forms for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Provide patient personal hygiene and help with patient clean-up.
Follow the care plan while considering the patient’s age and developmental stage.
Comply with Baylor Scott & White policies and procedures.