Patient Care Technician PCT Medical Surgical FulltimeNights
Patient Care Technician PCT Medical Surgical FulltimeNights
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Job Description
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Medical Surgical
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together
Work Location: Texas Health Center Diagnostics/Surgery 6020 W Parker Rd Plano TX 75093
Work Hours: Full Time Nights 6:00pm 6:00am) Three 12hour shifts for 36 hours/week: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
Medical Surgical Department highlights:
- Selfscheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
Heres What you Need
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
- One year acute care Medical Surgical experience 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 EMTB) 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 90 Days Required
- Possesses organizational skills to function in a fastpaced 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:
Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery is an 18bed physicianowned hospital serving the people of Collin Dallas and Denton counties. The hospital is an awardwinning facility that offers a wide range of services including robotic surgery spine surgery joint replacement surgery orthopedic surgery gynecological surgery urological surgery ENT surgery as well as spinal injections outpatient GI procedures and advanced imaging studies.
Designed with a boutique hotel in mind patients enjoy a more comfortable setting than what is typically offered in a large fullservice traditional hospital. From upclose parking to room service meals prepared by a culinary trained chef our entire hospital staff provides compassionate care that is focused on you and your family.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and focused on your care and comfort Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery strives to engage you in all aspects of care and support a culture of caring and healing.
If youre ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community then lets show the world how were even better together!
Learn more about our culture benefits and recent awards.
Do you still have questions or concerns Feel free to email your questions to
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
