Patient Care Technician, Float Pool - Night Shift

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off day one

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Float Pool Unit. This role provides patient care under nursing supervision and performs tasks within validated competency, including data collection and basic hygiene care.

The Inpatient Float Pool supports over 30 units across multiple care areas, offering a high-impact clinical resource with opportunities for growth. Requires a High School Diploma, English proficiency, and BLS; CPI training due within 180 days.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, CPR/AED training.
• CPI crisis prevention training due within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Collect intake/outtake data (weight, temp, pulse, resp).
• Report abnormal findings to the nurse immediately.
• Perform patient rounds for comfort, hygiene, and safety.
• Document patient information in the proper location promptly.
• Assist with transfers and safe transport of patients.

Skills

English (reading/writing)

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification (AHA/ARC)

CPI Training within 180 days

Tools

EMR software

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Float Pool Unit. This role provides patient care under nursing supervision and performs tasks within validated competency, including data collection and basic hygiene care.

The Inpatient Float Pool supports over 30 units across multiple care areas, offering a high-impact clinical resource with opportunities for growth. Requires a High School Diploma, English proficiency, and BLS; CPI training due within 180 days.