Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Float Pool (Fulltime/Nights)

Texas Health Resources; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Patient Care Tech in Plano, where your passion for patient care will shine. This role offers a unique opportunity to float across various departments, gaining invaluable experience while providing essential support to nursing staff. You'll engage in a variety of tasks, from assisting patients with daily needs to ensuring their safety and comfort. With a strong emphasis on education and career growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Enjoy a supportive team environment and a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

401k

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

On-site Childcare Center

Qualifications

• Completion of a PCT training program or equivalent medical training.
• BCLS certification and CPI training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under nursing staff direction.
• Assist with daily living activities and document patient data.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

PCT Training Program

EMT Certification

Nursing Fundamentals Completion

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Float Pool

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 W Parker Rd., Plano, TX 75093

Work hours:

1. Full Time, Nights, 36 hours per week.
2. Three 12-hour Night shifts per week, 6:45p – 7:15a, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Central Staffing/Float Pool Highlights

1. Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth.
2. Opportunity to float to multiple departments throughout hospital for a widespread patient care experience.
3. Fast Paced
4. Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
5. The professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needs
6. This position is 50% PCT and 50% Sitter work

Here’s What You Need

1. H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
2. 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
3. EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire Required
4. Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required
5. 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification. Upon Hire Required
6. BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
7. CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required
8. Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.
9. 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.
10. After hire PCT CNA renewal is not a requirement of the role if the PCT has consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

What You Will Do

Texas Health Plano Patient Care Techs (PCT) are responsible for providing an excellent patient healthcare experience at each Texas Health site. Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Essential Functions

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

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Patient Care Tech

1. Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
2. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
3. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
4. A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Entity Highlights:

Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson and McKinney. We’re a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people.

We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we’re a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program.

Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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