Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical

27 May 2024

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Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical SurgicalFast-paced, high volume Medical Surgical Unit is looking for top skilled PCT. Is that you?Sign-On Bonus for Eligible New HiresWork location: Texas Health Center Diagnostics/Surgery, 6020 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093Work hours: Full Time Nights – (1900 - 0700) Three 12-hour night shifts per week for 36 hours per week; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with weekend and holiday requirementsDepartment highlights:

Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

Here’s What You Need

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Other – CLIAFE - Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency 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.

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 retain formally retain their EMT status may continue in role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 60 Days upon hire required

What You Will DoTexas Health Presbyterian Patient Care Techs (PCT) are responsible for providing an excellent patient healthcare experience at each Texas Health site. Provide 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 FunctionsCARE 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 Highlights:Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery is an 18-bed physician-owned hospital serving the people of Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties. The hospital is an award-winning 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, full-service traditional hospital. From up-close 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.As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re 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.Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .#LI-YT1Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Full-time
  • ID: #50011160
  • State: Texas Plano 75023 Plano USA
  • City: Plano
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2023-05-27
  • Deadline: 2023-07-27
  • Category: Et cetera