Night Shift Patient Care Tech – Med/Surg Oncology

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

medical

dental

Paid Parental Leave

flex spending

tuition reimbursement

student loan repayment programs

several other benefits

Job summary

Texas Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Medical Surgical/Oncology unit at Texas Health Plano. This full-time night-shift role spans 36 hours weekly in a fast-paced 24-bed unit.

You will assist patients according to care plans, collect data, support admissions/transfers, and coordinate with nurses to deliver safe, patient-centered care while maintaining a clean environment. Strong foundational credentials and BCLS are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency Required
• TX CNA or PCT Training Program through NHA, NAHP and NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program required upon hire. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire or
• EMT – Emergency Medical Technician - Military experience with medic/medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) required upon hire or
• Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program required upon hire or
• 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification required upon hire and
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
• 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 retain formally retain their EMT status may continue in role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care.
• Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse.
• Assists in admission/transfer/discharge.
• Provides and Revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences.
• Performs technical procedures safely and proficiently.
• Takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.
• Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable.
• Documents accurately and appropriately.
• In collaboration/consultation with the nurse, adapts care to reflect patient population.
• In collaboration/consultation with nurse, incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.
• Keeps patient environment clean and maintains safe environment.
• Anticipates patient/family and visitor needs and takes action to meet those needs and rounds as appropriate.

Job description

Texas Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Medical Surgical/Oncology unit at Texas Health Plano. This full-time night-shift role spans 36 hours weekly in a fast-paced 24-bed unit.

You will assist patients according to care plans, collect data, support admissions/transfers, and coordinate with nurses to deliver safe, patient-centered care while maintaining a clean environment. Strong foundational credentials and BCLS are required.