Patient Care Tech, PCT, PRN, Days, Med Surg 2 N

Texas Health Resources Alliance, TX 76177, US

26002944

Patient Care Tech (PCT), Med Surg 2 N

Fast-paced Unit is looking for top skilled PCT. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Alliance, 10864 Texas Health Train in Fort Worth, TX 76244.

Work hours: PRN (as needed), Day Shift (7a to 7p). Possible weekend and holiday requirements. Great growth opportunity.

Unit Highlights

Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
The professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needs as well as demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations.
Fast-paced, teaching environment, growth opportunity.

What You Will Do

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 Employee

Great growth opportunity.
Delivery of high quality of patient care through education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Alliance is a 151-bed, full-service hospital serving our community since 2012. Our location in North Fort Worth provides convenient care to people in North Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Haslet, Roanoke and surrounding areas.

We’re Joint Commission-accredited with a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Plus, we’re a Baby Friendly Facility and Pathways to Excellence designated hospital. We are also a Joint Commission Acute Heart Attack Ready (AHAR) Disease specific certified. We provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services and are a top choice in North Fort Worth for radiology services and much more.

Learn More About Our Culture, Benefits, And Recent Awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

Here’s What You Need

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
CLIAFE - Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required, if applicable.
Current TX CNA or PCT training with NHA, NAHP or NCCT or an accredited community college program or a THR approved program or
Current EMT for TX or
Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) or
1 year of applicable PCT experience in lieu of an active and approved certification or
Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program.
Previous hospital experience is preferred.
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
CPI - Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training within 60 days of hire required.

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