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

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Plano is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Medical Surgical/Oncology unit. This full-time night-shift role supports fast-paced care in a 24-bed unit with a robust leadership team.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, CLIAFE foreign education compliance, and a Texas CNA/PCT training program or equivalent upon hire. EMT or nursing student pathways are acceptable, with BCLS and CPI certifications also required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CLIAFE compliance for foreign education equivalency.
• TX CNA or PCT training program required upon hire.
• EMT training or military medic/ EMT-B equivalent required upon hire.
• Nursing student with fundamentals or foreign nurse degree required upon hire.
• 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active certification required upon hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required prior to independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care.
• Collects patient data, 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 when applicable.
• Documents accurately and appropriately.
• Collaborates with the nurse to adapt care for the patient population.
• Incorporates cultural and religious needs into care delivery.
• Keeps patient environment clean and safe.
• Anticipates patient/family and visitor needs and rounds as appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

BCLS

Education

TX CNA or PCT training program

EMT training

Nursing student with fundamentals

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Medical Surgical/Oncology

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 W Parker Rd., Plano, TX 75093.

Work hours: Full-time, Night shifts - Three variable 12-hour Night shifts per week, 6:45pm – 7:15am, for 36 hours per week with rotating weekends and holidays

Medical Surgical 6C Unit Highlights - 24 bed, Oncology Unit with both medical and surgical patients - Fast-paced, high-volume department - Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency Required
• 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.
• 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 retain formally retain their EMT status may continue in role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

What You Will Do

• 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 programs 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 Highlights

Since 1991, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. As a 386-bed, full-service hospital, we're proud to deliver exceptional care to North Texans through advanced technology and a dedicated team. We offer a range of specialties, including emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine care, orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, and critical care. Our hospital also provides comprehensive surgical services supported by leading technology and clinical expertise. As we look to the future, a new patient tower under construction and major campus renovations underway will deliver even greater access to advanced care in neuroscience, heart and vascular services, digestive health, and an expanded Emergency Department. Texas Health Plano is a Level II Trauma Facility and the only health care provider in Collin County with Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal Facility designations. We are also a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Heart Attack Center accredited by The Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement. We're proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated hospital and home to the DFW area's only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit. Our team members enjoy outstanding benefits, including an on-site childcare center designed to support working parents.

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

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