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

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) role at Texas Health Fort Worth's Ortho Trauma unit involves providing direct patient care and assistance based on a defined plan of care and patient preferences. This 36-bed unit specializes in treating patients with injuries from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, horse accidents, geriatric hip fractures, head injuries, and various fractures. The unit is part of a Level II Trauma Center recognized for excellence in hip fracture and Orthopedic Trauma treatment. The PCT will collect and report patient data, support admission, transfer, and discharge processes, perform technical procedures safely, and document care accurately. Collaboration with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and proactively meeting patient and visitor needs are key aspects of the role. The position also involves demonstrating teamwork, flexibility, effective communication, participating in process improvement, adhering to safety goals, and advocating for patients.

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
Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required Or
1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification. Upon Hire Required And
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.