Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency, Full-Time Nights

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Southwest – Fort Worth is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Emergency department. You will support nurses, assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges, and perform clinical procedures with a focus on safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, CLIAFE education equivalence, PCT or EMT-related training, and current BCLS and CPI certifications. It offers full-time night shifts and opportunities for growth within a leading health system.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• CLIAFE compliance regarding foreign education equivalency required.
• PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT or THR approved program required.
• EMT training or equivalent needed; EMT-B level or higher preferred.
• Nursing students who have completed fundamentals may continue in role.
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) required prior to providing independent care; maintained.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required and maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assistance per care plan and patient/family preferences.
• Collect and report patient data; support admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Perform technical procedures safely and document care accurately.
• Collaborate with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and meet patient and visitor needs.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and effective cross-disciplinary communication.
• Participate in process improvement and uphold safety goals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Patient care

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

PCT Training Program or THR approved program

EMT training or equivalent

BCLS certification

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Emergency

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

Texas Health Southwest - 6100 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76132

Work location: Texas Health Southwest - 6100 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76132

Work hours: Full-Time Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) for 36 hours/week. Weekend and holiday requirements

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency Required.
• 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

• Provides patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/family preferences.
• Collects and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Performs technical procedures safely and documents care accurately.
• Collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and proactively meets patient and visitor needs.
• Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines.
• Participates in process improvement, adheres to safety goals, and advocates for patients.

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health PCT

• 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.

At Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork, we operate as one hospital across two locations, proudly serving Fort Worth, Benbrook, Crowley, Aledo, Granbury, and the surrounding southwest Fort Worth communities since 1987. Our 261-bed, full-service hospital provides convenient access to care for patients across Tarrant County.

Our specialties include surgical services, orthopedics, imaging, and adult critical care. We also offer a 24-hour emergency department and are certified as a Primary Heart Attack Center, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Maternal Center, Level III Neonatal Center, and a nationally accredited facility for Breast care, as well as Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement.

Texas Health Southwest has earned Magnet designation, a CMS 4-Star rating, recognition as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report, recognition as Premier's 100 Top Hospitals, a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence for Patient Experience – Outpatient Services award, and multiple STEMI/NSTEMI care awards.

Learn More About Our Culture, Benefits, And Recent Awards.