Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Full-Time, Nights

Texas Health Resources • Plano, TX

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for the Medical Surgical Department at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery in Plano, Texas. The position works nights for 36 hours per week, with variable days from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.

The Medical Surgical Department has 18 beds and a 1:4 patient ratio. It is a fast-paced setting with quick patient turnover and a need for attention to detail. Cases include urology, spine, ENT, orthopedic, and plastic surgery. The team offers collaborative work and strong leadership.

The Patient Care Technician assists patients according to their plans of care, collects patient data, reports significant findings to nurses, adapts to changes in schedules and workloads, maintains and enhances patient care skills, and documents accurately. Texas Health describes its environment as supportive and team-oriented, with opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Upon hire, one of the following is required: Texas CNA certification; completion of a PCT training program through NHA, NAHP, or NCCT; an accredited community college PCT program; or a Texas Health Resources-approved program. Certification does not need to be maintained after hire when applicable.
• Alternatively, upon hire, EMT certification; military medic or medical training equivalent to EMT-B; completion of nursing fundamentals as a nursing student; or a foreign nursing degree program is required.
• Alternatively, one year of applicable experience may be used in lieu of an active and approved certification upon hire.
• 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 of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients according to their plans of care.
• Collect patient data and identify and report significant findings to the nurse.
• Adapt to changes in schedule or workload assignment to meet changing needs of the patient or unit.
• Maintain and enhance patient care skills.
• Document accurately and appropriately.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment program
• Other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED