Patient Care Tech (PCT) Post Acute Rehab (Full-Time/Days)

Texas Health Resources; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid Parental Leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Post Acute Rehab unit in Dallas. This full-time, day-shift role supports nursing staff by delivering fundamental patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring safety and comfort for patients.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, a PCT-related training or THR-approved program, and BCLS/CPI certifications. EMTs or nursing students with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required.
• One year experience in Med Surg or Rehab preferred.
• PCT Training Program or THR approved program required or upon hire.
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually 90 days required.
• Possesses organizational skills and good verbal and written communication.
• Nursing students or EMTs may continue if they have demonstrated PCT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under nursing supervision.
• Perform activities of daily living: feed, bathe, dress, groom, move patients and change linens.
• Transfer or transport patients as needed.
• Maintain safe patient environment and assist with care activities.
• Document duties and collaborate with nurses to meet patient needs.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support

CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention

PCT Training Program or THR approved program

Nursing student or EMTs with demonstrated PCT skills

Another 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of certification

Job description

26008505

Patient Care Tech (PCT) Post Acute Rehab (Full-Time/Days)

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 Days (8A- 4P) for 36 hours/week. Every other Weekend and holiday requirements

Post Acute Rehab Department Highlights

• Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for education and career growth.
• Rehab unit, average patient volume 24 to 30.
• The professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needs.

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
• One year experience in Med Surg or Rehab 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 the 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 forgiveness 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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