Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Days, Intermediate Care

Texas Health Resources; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Other benefits

Job summary

Texas Health Denton is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Intermediate Care Unit. This full-time day shift (7a–7p) involves providing direct patient care, data collection, and collaboration with a nurse to adapt care to patient needs.

The position offers growth opportunities, benefits, and a supportive team in a fast-paced hospital environment. High school diploma or GED and current TX CNA/PCT training are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CLIAFE compliance where applicable.
• TX CNA or PCT training with recognized program, or EMT.
• BCLS required before independent patient care; CPI within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Adapts care with nurse to reflect patient population.
• Incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into care delivery.
• Keeps patient environment clean and maintains safety.
• Anticipates needs of patient/family and rounds as appropriate.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CLIAFE compliance

TX CNA or PCT training with NHA/NAHP/NCCT or THR program

Current EMT (TX)

Military medical training

Nursing student who completed fundamentals

1 year PCT experience in lieu of certification

Previous hospital experience preferred

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support

CPI training within 60 days of hire

Job description

26011488

Patient Care Tech (PCT), Intermediate Care 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. Weekend and holiday requirements. Growth potential 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

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 full or part time Texas Health PCT:

• 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.