Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Days, Float Pool

Texas Health Resources; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Texas Health Denton is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Float Pool Unit. This full-time day shift role involves data collection, admissions, daily living activities, and safe patient care in a fast-paced teaching environment.

You will work with the nurse to adapt care to diverse patient populations, respect cultural needs, document accurately, and maintain a clean, safe environment. Eligibility includes TX CNA/PCT training, EMT, BCLS, CPI, and related certifications; prior hospital

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• TX CNA or PCT training with NHA/NAHP/NCCT or THR approved program.
• Current TX EMT or equivalency or military medical training.
• BCLS required prior to independent patient care; CPI training within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data, identifies and reports findings to nurse.
• Assists in admission/transfer/discharge.
• Provides and revises 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.
• Documents accurately and appropriately.
• Adapts care in collaboration with the nurse for diverse patient populations.
• Incorporates cultural and religious needs into care delivery.
• Keeps patient environment clean and safe.
• Anticipates needs and rounds as appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNA/PCT certification (TX)

EMT certification (TX)

BCLS certification

CPI training

NHA/NAHP/NCCT certifications

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) Float Pool Unit

Fast-paced Unit is looking for top skilled PCT. Is that you?

Work location

Texas Health Denton, 3000 N. I-35 in Denton, TX 76201.

Work hours

Full Time, Day Shift (7a to 7p), 3 shifts, 36 hours per week. Possible weekend and holiday requirements. Great growth opportunity and complete benefits available.

Unit highlights

• Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
• The professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needs as well as demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations.
• Fast-paced, teaching environment, growth opportunity.

What You Will Do

• 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

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

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

Texas Health Denton is a 255-bed, full-service hospital providing convenient care to people across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma since 1987. With more than 1,100 employees and 450 physicians on our medical staff we’re one of Denton County’s largest employers.

We specialize in Cancer Care, Neck & Back Program, Critical Care, Neonatology, CT Cardiac Imaging, Neurology, Electrophysiology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Emergency Care, Robotic Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Stroke Care, General Surgery, Weight Loss Surgery, Heart & Vascular Services, Women & Infants Care, Interventional Radiology and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Treatment.

Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary (Level II) Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center, a Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Magnet® designated hospital.

Our four-story specialty center for women and infants features 12 labor and delivery beds, 2 C-section suites along with 6 antepartum and 24 postpartum beds. Texas Health Denton is the city’s only provider of obstetrical and neonatal intensive care services and is the largest provider of obstetrical services in Denton County. The ground floor houses a breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and an internal medicine residency program.

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Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• CLIAFE - Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required, if applicable.
• Current TX CNA or PCT training with NHA, NAHP or NCCT or an accredited community college program or a THR approved program or
• Current EMT for TX or
• Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) or
• 1 year of applicable PCT experience in lieu of an active and approved certification or
• Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program.
• Previous hospital experience is preferred.
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
• CPI - Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training within 60 days of hire required.
• Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.