Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Trauma ICU, PRN Nights

Texas Health Resources; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Job summary

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Trauma ICU on a PRN night schedule. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor patient status, and support nursing staff in a high-acuity environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, CNA or PCT pathway, and BCLS/CPI certifications. You will participate in safety initiatives and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• CNA certification to be obtained upon hire, or related pathway.
• PCT training program to be completed upon hire.
• Nursing student (Junior I or higher) with proof of fundamentals required.
• BCLS must be current prior to independent patient care and maintained.
• CPI training maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support according to the care plan.
• Collect patient data and report significant findings to the nurse.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge processes with accurate documentation.
• Perform procedures safely, enter orders when applicable, and minimize risk.
• Collaborate with nurses and other disciplines to address diverse patient needs.
• Demonstrate adaptability to schedule changes and support team members.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and follow safety goals.

Skills

Patient care

Data collection

Communication

Admission & transfer support

Safety practices

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification upon hire

PCT training program upon hire

Nursing student (Junior I or higher)

BCLS certification

CPI training

Job description

Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Trauma ICU

26010009

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

Work hours: PRN Nights

Here’s What You Need

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• CNA - Certified Nurses Aide Upon Hire Required Or
• PCT Training Program Upon Hire Required Or
• Other Junior I or higher level Professional Nursing student with proof of completion on nursing fundamentals. 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

What You Will Do

• Patient Care & Support: Provides assistance according to the plan of care, supports activities of daily living based on patient/family preferences, and serves as a patient advocate.
• Data Collection & Communication: Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to the nurse, and communicates per department expectations including ethical and legal concerns.
• Admission, Transfer & Discharge: Assists in patient transitions and ensures documentation is accurate and appropriate throughout the process.
• Technical Skills & Safety: Performs procedures safely and proficiently, enters orders when applicable, and takes action to reduce or eliminate patient risk while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Collaboration & Cultural Sensitivity: Works in partnership with nurses and other disciplines to adapt care for diverse populations, incorporating cultural and religious needs.
• Teamwork & Flexibility: Demonstrates adaptability to changing schedules or workloads, welcomes new team members, and uses interpersonal skills to foster a supportive work environment.
• Professional Development & Improvement: Maintains and enhances care skills, seeks supervision when needed, participates in process improvement, and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and personnel policies.

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health PCT

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• 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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