PCT Patient Care Tech (PCT) Med Surg/Oncology (PRN/Nights)

PCT Patient Care Tech (PCT) Med Surg/Oncology (PRN/Nights)

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together

Work location: Texas Health Dallas - 8200 Walnut Hill Ln. Dallas TX 75231

Work hours: PRN Nights as needed 7:00pm 7:00am

Training:Must be able to attend training at the corporate office in Arlington Monday-Friday 8am-5pm during the first week of hire

Medical Surgical/Oncology J2 Department highlights:

• 30 Bed inpatient Hematology/ Oncology Medical Surgical Department
• The opportunity to work with a diverse patient population
• Fast-Paced high-volume department

Qualifications - External

Heres What You Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• TX CNA or PCT Training Program through NHA NAHP and NCCT accredited community college program or a THR approved program required upon hire. Not required to maintain certification when applicable after hire or
• EMT Emergency Medical Technician - Military experience with medic/medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) required upon hire or
• Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program required upon hire or
• 1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification required upon hire and
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly.
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 90 Days upon hire required

What You Will Do

Patient Care Techs (PCT) are responsible for providing an excellent patient healthcare experience at each Texas Health basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed bathe dress groom or move patients or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants nursing aides and nursing attendants.

Essential Functions

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 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.

Entity Highlight:

For more than a half-centuryTexas Health Hospital Dallashas been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. Were an 875-bed Magnet-designated full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966.

We specialize in cancer care cardiology neurosciences womens services and emergency medicine. Plus were a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services outpatient surgery and womens imaging services.

Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center a Level I Trauma Center a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center and a designated Magnet hospital. Were a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services bariatric services cardiac care and much more.

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!

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