Patient Care Tech (PCT) Med-Surg (Full-Time / Nights)

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan repayment

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Flex spending

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for Medical Surgical at Texas Health Dallas. The role supports nursing staff with basic patient care and daily living activities in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary unit.

Full-time night shifts 6:45pm–7:15am, three shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays. Requirements include high school diploma and PCT-related certifications or training; EMT or nursing student pathways may apply.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• One year of PCT experience in acute care preferred.
• PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT or THR approved program required upon hire where applicable.
• EMT or nursing student pathways may be required upon hire.
• BCLS prior to providing independent patient care and CPI training annually required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming and linen changes; may transfer or transport patients.
• Enter orders and document accurately in the system.
• Collaborate with nurses to tailor care to patient population and cultural needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and anticipate patient/family needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Nursing support

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

PCT Certification/Training

EMT Certification or nursing student status

BCLS

CPI training

Job description

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Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical (Full-time/Nights)

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

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

Work hours: Full-Time Nights, 6:45pm -7:15am, 3 shifts per week, rotating weekends and holidays.

Medical Surgical Department Highlights

• PCTs can join committees to improve our unit in any way
• Fast-paced unit, multidisciplinary team.
• Team work – you are never alone, and patient safety is one of the top priorities

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
• One year of PCT experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire. Upon Hire Required Or
• EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire Required Or
• Other Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required Or
• Other 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification. Upon Hire Required And
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 days Required
• 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 formally retain their EMT status may continue in role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

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, 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 nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlight

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.

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