Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Days, Gen Surg

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical and dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Texas Health Resources seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the General Surgical Unit in Denton, TX. This fast-paced unit emphasizes teaching and growth, with self-scheduling to support work-life balance.

You will assist in plan-of-care execution, adapt to diverse patient needs, and collaborate with nurses to ensure safe, compassionate care. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, TX EMT or CNA/PCT training, and CPI/BCLS certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CLIAFE compliance as applicable.
• Current TX CNA or PCT training with recognized certs.
• EMT certification for TX is a plus.
• Military medical training acceptable or equivalent.
• 1 year PCT experience preferred.
• Nursing student who completed fundamentals may qualify.
• CPI training required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care according to plan of care.
• Collect patient data and report significant findings to nurse.
• Assist in admission/transfer/discharge.
• Support activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Perform procedures safely and accurately.
• Document actions and outcomes.
• Adapt care to patient population in collaboration with nurse.
• Incorporate patient religious and cultural needs in care delivery.
• Maintain a safe and clean patient environment.
• Anticipate patient/family needs and respond promptly.

Skills

High School Diploma

CLIAFE compliance

TX CNA/PCT training

Current TX EMT

Military medical training

PCT experience

Nursing student nearing completion

BCLS

CPI training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TX CNA/PCT training or THR approved program

Tools

BCLS

CPI Training

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT), General Surgical Unit Fast-paced Unit

We are 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.

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

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

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.
• Great growth opportunity.
• 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.

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

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 PCT 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.