Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Ortho Trauma, Full-Time Nights

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

UBC involvement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health Resources in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Ortho Trauma unit. This full-time night position (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) spans 36 hours per week with weekend and holiday requirements.

You will provide direct patient care, collect data, and assist with admissions, transfers and discharges while collaborating with nurses. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• CLIA compliance for foreign education equivalency when applicable.
• PCT training program or THR-approved program; not always required.
• EMT or equivalent military medical training accepted upon hire.
• Nursing student with fundamentals completed or foreign nurse degree eligible.
• One year of applicable experience may substitute for certification.
• BCLS required prior to patient care and quarterly maintained.
• CPI training maintained annually; 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care per plan and family preferences.
• Collect/report patient data; support admission, transfers, discharges.
• Perform procedures safely and document care accurately.
• Collaborate with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations.
• Maintain clean, safe environment and meet patient needs.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and cross-disciplinary communication.
• Participate in process improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

HS Diploma

PCT Training TX

EMT Certification

Nursing Student

BCLS

CPI Training

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Ortho Trauma Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth - 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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.

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served Fort Worth and surrounding Tarrant County communities since 1930.

We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, orthopedics, and emergency medicine.

Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Comprehensive Spine Program, and Advanced Palliative Care.

We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities, and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County.

Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women's health, cardiac care, and more.

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