Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Surgical PCU & Burn Unit (Justin 5), Full Time, Days

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) will work on the Surgical PCU & Burn Unit (Justin 5) at Texas Health Fort Worth. This is a full-time position requiring 12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) for 36 hours/week, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. Team members may be placed on call for regularly scheduled shifts in response to census fluctuations. Justin 5 is a 35-bed unit that provides higher-acuity surgical trauma and burn care, including treatment in a dedicated hydrotherapy procedure room. Staff are expected to work across both care areas. The RN staffing ratio is 1:3, and the PCT staffing ratio is 1:9-12.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.
CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency Required.
PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire. Upon Hire Required OR EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire Required OR Other Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required OR Other 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification. Upon Hire Required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required.
Possesses 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 course of study in nursing but having completed their Fundamentals Training and EMTs who do not formally retain their EMT status may continue in role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/family preferences.
Collects and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Performs technical procedures safely and documents care accurately.
Collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs.
Maintains a clean, safe environment and proactively meets patient and visitor needs.
Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines.
Participates in process improvement, adheres to safety goals, and advocates for patients.