PCT Float Pool Level 2

UTSW; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Float Pool Unit in Dallas. You will support nursing staff by performing validated patient care tasks and assisting across multiple inpatient units as needed.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, English communication skills, and BLS; CPI within 180 days. Preferred: 2 years acute care experience or CNA/CMA certification. This is an on-site role with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; English reading/writing and basic medical terminology.
• BLS certification current or within 180 days of hire; CPI within 180 days.
• 2 years of acute care inpatient hospital experience preferred, or CNA/CMA certificate, or first semester of nursing clinicals.

Responsibilities

• Collect data: intake/output, vitals, and report abnormalities to the nurse.
• Notify nurse of patient condition changes to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Assist patients with requests in a respectful, timely manner; verify patient needs before leaving the room.
• Provide basic hygiene care and monitor skin during baths; report concerns.
• Conduct frequent rounds to assist with comfort, positioning, and hygiene needs.

Skills

Patient care basics

Vital signs

Communication

HIPAA privacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/CMA certification preferred

Nursing clinicals (first semester)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Patient Care Technician – Float Pool Unit

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works to provide patient care under the direction of nursing staff being certain to only perform tasks in which training and/or competency has been validated.

About the Inpatient Float Pool Team

• The Inpatient Float Pool at UT Southwestern is a high-impact, system-level nursing team that ensures safe, responsive, and flexible staffing across both Clements University Hospital and Zale Lipshy Pavilion. Float Pool RNs and PCTs are cross-trained to support more than 30 inpatient units—including multiple critical care areas, med/surg, oncology, telemetry, progressive care, rehabilitation, and complex specialty services- adapting in real time to fluctuations in census, acuity, and staffing demands.
• More than a coverage model, the Float Pool is a strategic clinical resource that partners with inpatient leadership, Central Staffing, and Hospital Administration to sustain safe care delivery and support hospital-wide operations.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Familiarity with medical terminology. Working knowledge of basic computer software skills.

Licenses and Certifications

(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

(CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER within 180 Days

Preferred

Experience

2 years Minimum acute care inpatient hospital experience preferred or a certified nursing assistant certificate or certified medical assistant certificate or completed the first semester of nursing clinicals.

JOB DUTIES

• Collects data to include Intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Recognizes and immediately reports values outside normal parameters to the nurse. Demonstrates awareness of age-specific considerations in gathering these assessments (children, adolescents, adults, older adults). Performs sterile procedures in accordance with the Department of Nursing and Infection Control Policies and Procedures to include sterile gloves, dressing changes and in/out cauterizations.
• Reports any changes in a patient’s condition or behavior immediately to the nurse. Seeks assistance and guidance as needed to ensure that patient care is delivered in a safe, high quality and effective manner at all times.
• Responds to patient requests for assistance in a respectful, positive, and timely manner. Asks the patient and/or patient’s family, "Can I do anything else for you" before leaving the room.
• Performs basic hygiene care in accordance with the Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures. Checks skin carefully during the bath, reports anything other than normal immediately to the nurse.
• Makes frequent and ongoing patient rounds to comfort, position, and to provide toileting and hygiene care. Lets the patient know when you will return. Patient rarely finds it necessary to use the call light.
• Documents patient information accurately and in appropriate place in a timely manner.
• Transfers, and transports patients safely and in accordance with the Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures, with concern for age-specific considerations. Ensures that patient is covered with robe and/or blankets and that slippers are on feet (even if Transporter is taking patient).
• Welcomes new patient/patient’s family. Knocks before entering room. Smiles and introduces self. Wears name tag. Immediately alerts nurse if patient/patient’s family seems or is unhappy and you have not resolved the issue.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.