Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

Ardent; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent in Henderson, TX is seeking a Variable Shift, PRN Intermediate Care Patient Care Tech (PCT) to join our team. You will support nurses with basic patient care, monitor vitals, and assist with activities of daily living to ensure a safe and comfortable patient experience.

We value compassionate care, teamwork, and reliability. The role offers flexible shifts, opportunities to grow, and exposure to advanced diagnostic technology in a Level IV trauma center environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CNA or PCT certification required.
• Active Texas certification preferred; maintain active certification.
• BLS within 14 days of hire.
• Cross-trained to cover multiple hospital services.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities (ADLs) under supervision.
• Record vital signs and communicate with RN/MD.
• Collect specimens for lab tests.
• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
• Perform treatments and procedures as directed.
• Coordinate daily unit activities and support performance improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Assist with ADLs

ECG

Phlebotomy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA or PCT certification

BLS within 14 days of hire

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Intermediate Care Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Henderson, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Henderson features 41 operational beds, a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center with surgical suites, advanced diagnostic technology, a maternity unit, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and an AASM-accredited sleep center.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

Responsibilities

• Work under limited supervision of nursing and medical staff and with full proficiency to perform all duties, which include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
• Observe patients' progress to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered Nurse or other medical staff.
• Obtain and record patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.
• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
• Measure and record patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assist patients with range of motion, and draw blood.
• Assist in providing treatments to patients, perform technical procedures such as feeding tube and catheter administration, suture/staple removal, splinting of extremities, and perform ECGs as ordered.
• Coordinate daily activities for assigned unit to include general clerical and administrative support and participates in performance improvement activities to enhance and maintain personal and department qualifications and standards of performance.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification required or may be in senior year of nursing school with less than one semester to complete the nursing program requirement.
• Must maintain active certification within the State of Texas.
• Competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross trained and crosscompetent to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Training, education and competencies completed annually for any additional duties required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 5 years' experience in acute or long-term care.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.