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

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works in the Neuro PCU at Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth, Texas. This full-time night position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, and includes weekend and holiday requirements. The PCT provides patient care and assistance according to the plan of care and patient and family preferences. The role collects and reports patient data, supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, performs technical procedures safely, and documents care accurately. The PCT collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintains a clean and safe environment, and proactively meets patient and visitor needs. The position also involves teamwork and communication across disciplines, participation in process improvement, adherence to safety goals, and patient advocacy. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet the stated CLIA requirements regarding foreign education equivalency, where applicable.
Upon hire, qualify through one of the listed pathways: completion of a PCT training program (such as TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, an accredited community college program, or a Texas Health Resources-approved program); EMT certification; military medical training equivalent to EMT-B; nursing student who has completed fundamentals or a foreign nurse degree program; or one year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
Certification does not need to be maintained after hire when applicable.
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) 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 consistently demonstrate 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.