Patient Care Technician (PCT) Sitters (Part-time/Days)

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Tech (PCT) Sitters to support patient safety and daily care on our Plano campus. The role blends PCT tasks with sitter responsibilities on a 24-hour week schedule, including two 12-hour day shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifying candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, hospital experience preferred, and a THR-approved PCT program or EMT/nursing student status.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent.
• One year of hospital experience preferred.
• PCT Training TX CNA/NHA/NAHP/NCCT or THR approved program.
• EMT or nursing student status may apply.
• BCLS certification required before independent patient care.
• CPI training annually.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Some roles allow experience in lieu of active certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care according to care plan.
• Collect and report patient data to nurse.
• Assist in admission/transfer/discharge.
• Support activities of daily living for patients.
• Perform procedures safely and accurately.
• Maintain clean and safe patient environment.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to meet patient needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Ability to work in fast-paced setting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PCT Training Program TX CNA/NHA/NAHP/NCCT

EMT training or nursing student

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) Sitters

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

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093

Work Hours:Part-time Days (6:45am – 7:15pm) for 24 hours/week.

• Two 12-hour variable day shifts with rotating weekend and holiday requirements

• Must be available to work any day of the week

Orientation/Training:Must be able to attend orientation/training Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm during the first week of hire

Sitters Suicidal Department highlights:

• Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth,

• Fast-Paced, high-volume hospital

• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team

• The professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needs

• This position is 50% PCT, and 50% Sitter work

Here’s What you Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
• One year of hospital experience strongly preferred.
• 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
• Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required Or
• 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
• 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

CARE OF PATIENT/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care.
• Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse.
• Assists in admission/transfer/discharge.
• Provides and Revises patient activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences.
• Performs technical procedures safely and proficiently.
• Takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk.
• Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable.
• Documents accurately and appropriately.
• In collaboration/consultation with the nurse, adapts care to reflect patient population.
• In collaboration/consultation with nurse, incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.
• Keeps patient environment clean and maintains safe environment.
• Anticipates patient/family and visitor needs and takes action to meet those needs and rounds as appropriate

Additional perks for 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.

Entity Highlights:

Since 1991, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. As a 386-bed, full-service hospital,we'reproud to deliver exceptional care to North Texans through advanced technology and a dedicated team.

We offer a range of specialties, including emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine care, orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, and critical care. Our hospital also provides comprehensive surgical services supported by leading technology and clinicalexpertise.

As we look to the future, a new patient tower under construction and major campus renovations underway will deliver even greater access to advanced care in neuroscience, heart and vascular services, digestive health, and an expanded Emergency Department.

Texas Health Plano is a Level II Trauma Facility and the only health care provider in Collin County with Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal Facility designations. We are also a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Heart Attack Center accredited by The Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement.

We'reproud to be a four-time Magnet-designated hospital and home to the DFW area's only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit. Our team members enjoy outstanding benefits, including an on-site childcare center designed to support working parents.

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!

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