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

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Texas Health Plano is seeking a Patient Care Technician/Sitter to provide direct patient care and assist with daily activities. The role combines PCT duties with sitter responsibilities in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Must have HS diploma or equivalent, BCLS, CPI training, and clinical or EMT-aligned experience. Orientation is provided, and schedules include 24 hours per week with rotating shifts and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• One year hospital experience strongly preferred.
• PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, THR approved program. Not required to maintain certification after hire.
• EMT - Emergency Medical Technician training (or equivalent) upon hire.
• Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program upon hire.
• 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• 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 ADLs 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.
• Adapts care to reflect patient population in collaboration with the nurse.
• Incorporates cultural and religious needs into delivery of care.
• Keeps patient environment clean and maintains safe environment.
• Anticipates patient/family needs and rounds as appropriate.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

PCT Training TX CNA/NAHP/NCCT program

EMT training

Nursing student (completed fundamentals)

Tools

BCLS

CPI training

Job description

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're proud 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 clinical expertise. 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're proud 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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