Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac PCU, Full-Time Days

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care and assistance according to the plan of care and patient and family preferences. The role collects and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes, performs technical procedures safely, and documents care accurately. The technician works collaboratively with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintain a clean and safe environment, meet patient and visitor needs, and advocate for patients. The position also participates in process improvement and adheres to safety goals. This is a full-time day position in the Cardiac PCU at Texas Health Southwest in Fort Worth, Texas. The schedule is 6:45 AM–7:15 PM for 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/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.