Patient Care Technician (PCT) - PCU, Full-Time Days

Texas Health Resources; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Texas Health Cleburne seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) – PCU to provide patient care under the plan of care. This full-time day position supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, and works with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, BCLS, CPI training, and PCT or THR-approved program; EMT or nursing student qualifications may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PCT training or THR-approved program; not required to maintain certification on hire.
• EMT or equivalent medical training acceptable on hire.
• Nursing student who completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program on hire.
• 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of active certification on hire.
• BCLS prior to independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• CPI training maintained annually.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/family preferences.
• Collect and report patient data; support admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Perform technical procedures safely and document care accurately.
• Collaborate with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and proactively meet patient and visitor needs.
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines.
• Participate in process improvement and adhere to safety goals.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

PCT Training program or THR approved program

Foreign nurse degree program (if applicable)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Tools

CPIs training

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) – PCU

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

Texas Health Cleburne- 201 Walls Drive, Cleburne, TX 76031

Work location: Texas Health Cleburne- 201 Walls Drive, Cleburne, TX 76031

Work hours: Full-Time Days (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) 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.

Since 1986, Texas Health Cleburne has served the people of Cleburne and surrounding Johnson County communities with compassionate, high-quality care. As a 137-bed, full-service hospital, we provide medical services to residents in Cleburne, Joshua, Godley, Keene, Grandview, Alvarado, Rio Vista, Glen Rose, and nearby areas.

We specialize in surgical services, women's health, orthopedics, gastroenterology, nephrology, cardiology, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We're also an accredited Chest Pain Center and offer exceptional emergency care 24/7.

Texas Health Cleburne is a Joint Commission accredited hospital and recognized as a Top Performer for Quality Care. We hold Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and American Heart Association Heart-Check mark for Acute Heart Attack Ready (AHAR) certification. We are also a designated Pathways to Excellence hospital and a certified Level IV Trauma Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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

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