Patient Care Tech / PCT Cardiac Rehab

BSA Health System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Amarillo, TX is seeking a full-time, day shift Patient Care Technician (PCT) for their Cardiac Rehab unit. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, observing their progress, and documenting vital signs. Candidates must have completed some high school education, with BLS certification required within 14 days of hire. This position offers opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment focused on employee wellness and patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of some high school education required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Demonstrated competency in Phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under nursing supervision.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Observe patient progress and prepare reports.

Skills

Assisting patients with daily activities

Taking and recording vital signs

Basic patient transport

Housekeeping duties

Phlebotomy competency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of High School PCT competencies

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Cardiac Rehab-Unit-A, Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Amarillo, TX.

Why Join Us?

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo’s preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service and dignity.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Works in an entry-level position providing basic patient care under nursing supervision.
• Assists patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
• Observes patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to the Registered Nurse.
• Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.
• Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.

Qualifications

Job Requirements :

• Must have completed some high school education.
• No prior experience required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.
• Completion of High School PCT competencies.
• Certification as a PCT (Certified Care Technician) or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
• Demonstrated competency in Phlebotomy.