Patient Care Technician / PCT Med Surg

Tyler Regional Hospital; Town of Texas, Tyler (WI, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Surgical Patient Care Tech to join their team. In this vital role, you will assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and support nursing staff in providing exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a people-first environment, benefiting from career growth opportunities and a culture that prioritizes well-being. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in patients' lives while working with advanced technology in a supportive team atmosphere. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing and dressing.
• Record vital signs and prepare reports for medical staff.
• Provide basic patient transport and perform technical procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Phlebotomy

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma

CNA or PCT Certification

EMT Basic Certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Medical Surgical Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians, and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

Responsibilities

• Work under limited supervision of nursing and medical staff assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs
• Observe patients' progress to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered Nurse or other medical staff
• Obtain and record patients' vital signs and collect specimens for lab tests
• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties
• Measure and record patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assist patients with range of motion, and draw blood
• Assist in providing treatments to patients, perform technical procedures such as feeding tube and catheter administration, suture/staple removal, splinting of extremities, and perform ECGs as ordered
• Coordinate daily activities for assigned unit, including general clerical and administrative support, and participate in performance improvement activities to enhance and maintain personal and department standards

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification required, or be in the final semester of nursing school with less than one semester remaining
• For Emergency room departments: completion of an approved EMT Basic certification may substitute for CNA/PCT certification. Paramedic license may fulfill all certification requirements.
• Must maintain active certification within the State of Texas
• BLS certification required—must obtain within 30 days of hire or transfer into position

Preferred Job Requirements

• 5 years' experience in acute or long-term care
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy