Patient Care Tech (PCT) Telemetry (Full-timeDays)

Heres What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
• One year of PCT experience in an acute care setting is 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 EMT-B) Upon Hire Required Or
• Other Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required Or
• Other 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 And
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 days 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

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 Patient Care Tech

• Benefits include 401k PTO medical dental Paid Parental Leave flex spending tuition reimbursement student Loan forgiveness 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 Highlight:

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall has proudly served the growing areas of Rockwall Kaufman Hunt and surrounding counties for more than 15 years. Our caregivers live in these tight-knit communities so we remain dedicated to providing the best care possible for our neighbors friends and family members. Texas Health Rockwall is proud to be designated as an ANCC Pathway to Excellence facility for our commitment to a positive practice environment and staff well-being. We have 105 inpatient beds for acute medical and surgical needs. Our campus has a Womens Imaging and Breast Center a bariatric clinic an ambulatory surgery center and a variety of physician practices all dedicated to our evolving community health needs. Plus we have several new and expanded service lines including a Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit updated labor and delivery suites a cardiac catheterization lab an interventional radiology suite additional surgery suites and expanded emergency and intensive care areas. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28000 employees were one of the largest employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here. 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!

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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Patient Care Tech (PCT) Telemetry (Full-time/Days)

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together

Work location: Texas Health Rockwall 3150 Horizon Road Rockwall TX 75032

Work hours: Full-Time Nights 7A-7P 36 hours 3 (12) hour shifts per week rotating weekends and holidays.

Telemetry Department Highlights:

• PCTs can join committees to improve our unit in any way

• Fast-paced unit multidisciplinary team.
• Teamwork you are never alone and patient safety is one of the top priorities