Patient Care Technician-PRN-Nights

Socket.dev; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount Programs

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman is seeking a Patient Care Tech for the Telemetry Department on a PRN night schedule (12 hours/week, 7:00pm–7:00am, mostly Fridays and Saturdays).

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/BCLS, CPI training, and either PCT experience or valid related training. Nursing students with fundamentals completed may qualify, and EMT/Military medical training may be considered upon hire.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required or higher.
• 1 year of hospital PCT experience preferred.
• PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT or THR approved program. Not required to maintain certification after hire.
• BCLS required prior to independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
• CPI training maintained annually; 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care.
• Documents accurately and appropriately.
• Anticipates patient/family needs and responds; rounds as appropriate.
• Uses Professional Practice Model to collaborate with patients and families.
• Maintains and enhances patient care skills.

Skills

PCT experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

EMT Training/Certification

Nursing student (fundamentals completed)

Job description

Patient Care Tech – Telemetry Department

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

Work location: Texas Health Kaufman - 850 Ed Hall Dr, Kaufman, TX 75142
Work hours: PRN- Nights. Will be covering night-shift, 12 hours per week 7:00pm - 7:00am, mostly Fridays and Saturdays.

Telemetry Department highlights:

• 23 bed Med-Surg/Telemetry unit
• Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required
• 1 Year of hospital PCT experience is 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 is required Or
• EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire is required Or
• Other Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire is required Or
• Other 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification. Upon Hire is required And
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly is required And
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days is 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 assistance to patient according to plan of care.
• Documents accurately and appropriately.
• Anticipates patient/family and visitor needs and takes action to meet those needs and rounds as appropriate
• Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers and all other disciplines.
• Maintains and enhances patient care skills.

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.

For more than 40 years, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman has delivered full-service, acute care to the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell, and nearby areas. As an 81-bed hospital, we’re committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care every day.

We offer a wide range of services, including orthopedic and general surgery, diagnostic imaging, and outpatient physical therapy. Our specialties also include respiratory care, nuclear medicine, and emergency services—ensuring accessible care across a variety of patient needs.

Texas Health Kaufman is Joint Commission-certified and proudly recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital—reflecting our commitment to a positive, empowering work environment and exceptional patient care.

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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