Patient Care Tech / PCT ER

BSA Health System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BSA Health System in Amarillo, TX, is hiring a day-shift, full-time Emergency Room (ER) Patient Care Technician (PCT). You will provide basic patient care under nursing supervision and support daily activities for patients.

The role involves recording vital signs, assisting with ADLs, and communicating patient progress to nurses. A high school education and BLS certification are required, with preferred PCT/CNA credentials.

Qualifications

• High school education completed or in progress.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred: PCT (Certified Care Technician) or CNA certification.
• Experience in basic patient care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care under nursing supervision.
• Assists patients with bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
• Observes patients’ progress and reports to the nurse.
• Obtains and records vital signs and collects specimens for labs.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADLs support

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

PCT or CNA certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Emergency Room (ER) Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Amarillo, TX.

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Emergency Room (ER) Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Amarillo, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• 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 health care in Christian love, service, and dignity.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

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 nurse.
• Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Must have completed some high school education.
• 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).