Patient Care Technician
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the collaborative nursing team and supports Registered Nurses in providing hands-on patient care and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. The role assists with patients’ daily needs, including vital signs, mobility, and personal care, and helps RNs monitor patient conditions and carry out care plans. The PCT contributes to patient comfort, dignity, safety, and recovery through attentive, empathetic teamwork. The position is with HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, a general acute care hospital in Cypress, Texas. The hospital provides a range of services and uses medical technology and equipment to support patient care.
Requirements
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.
- No experience required.
- No travel required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support care and recovery.
- Provide non-medicated care, including dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
- Keep patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Manage supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
- Communicate kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.
- Assist with daily patient needs, including vital signs and personal care.
- Help Registered Nurses monitor patient conditions and carry out care plans.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- Free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off and paid family leave.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
