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

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Flex spending

Job summary

Texas Health Resources in Fort Worth is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Telemetry to join our hospital team. This full-time day shift (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM, 36 hours/week) emphasizes direct patient care, data collection, and collaborative nursing support on telemetry units.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CLIA regulations familiarity, and a PCT training program or THR-approved path. EMT or nursing student backgrounds with fundamentals are welcome; various certifications

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• CLIA regulations knowledge required or equivalent.
• PCT training program or THR approved program required on hire.
• EMT-B or equivalent training required on hire.
• Nursing student with fundamentals may apply on hire.
• 1 year of applicable experience may substitute for certification on hire.
• BCLS prior to independent patient care and quarterly maintenance.
• CPI training maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care per care plan and patient/family preferences.
• Collect and report patient data; support admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Perform technical procedures safely and document care.
• Collaborate with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and assist patients and visitors.
• Demonstrate teamwork and effective communication across disciplines.
• Participate in process improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CLIA regulations knowledge

PCT training program (TX CNA/NHA/NAHP/NCCT/THR approved)

EMT training (EMT-B)

Nursing student with fundamentals

Experience - 1 year in lieu of certification

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support

CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Telemetry

Texas Health Fort Worth - 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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

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.

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.

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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