Patient Care Tech (PCT) Intermediate (PRN/Nights)

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); In loco; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Part-time

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401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Growth opportunities

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Texas Health Resources in Dallas is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Intermediate Care unit. This PRN/Nights role supports nursing staff by providing basic patient care, helping with activities of daily living, and ensuring a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include data collection, transfer coordination, and collaborating with the care team to tailor activities to patient needs. Eligible candidates include those with a High School diploma and PCT/EMT training or nursing

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• PCT experience in an acute environment preferred.
• TX CNA or PCT Training Program required upon hire.
• EMT training or military medic experience required upon hire.
• Nursing student status or equivalent allowed on hire.

Mansioni

• Provide basic patient care under nursing supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient transport.
• Document patient information and report significant findings to the nurse.
• Adhere to safety, infection control and patient care standards.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet patient needs.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Teamwork

Formazione

High School Diploma

CNA/PCT Training

EMT training

Nursing student/foreign nurse status

1 year experience in lieu of cert

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Patient Care Tech (PCT) Intermediate Care (PRN / Nights)

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

Work location: Texas Health Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231

Work hours: PRN "As Needed", Nights, 7p-7a

Intermediate Care Department Highlights

• Engaged leadership team
• Focused collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Unit with great resources to provide the best patient care possible

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• PCT experience in an acute environment preferred
• TX CNA or PCT Training Program through NHA, NAHP and NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program required upon hire. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire or
• EMT – Emergency Medical Technician - Military experience with medic/medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) required upon hire or
• Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program required upon hire or
• 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification required upon hire and
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
• Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast‑paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Nursing Students who do not complete course of study in nursing but having completed their Fundamentals Training and EMTs who do not retain formally retain their EMT status may continue in role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 90 Days upon hire required

What You Will Do

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

CARE OF PATIENT/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• 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 Patient Care Tech

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Benefits

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Entity Highlights

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875‑bed, Magnet‑designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966.

We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services.

Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission‑certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more.

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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