Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical Tele/Neuro/Spine (Full-time/Nights)

Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical Tele/Neuro/SpineBring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 W Parker Rd., Plano, TX 75093. Work hours: Full Time, Night shift, 36 hours per week. Three 12-hour Variable Night shifts per week, 7:00pm – 7:00am, with rotating weekends and holidays Medical Surgical Tele/Neuro/Spine 4A Department highlights:Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth,Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership teamThe professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needsHere’s What You NeedHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.

Acute care experience helpfulCLIAFE - Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency requiredPCT Training Program TX CNA, 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 orEMT – Emergency Medical Technician - Military experience with medic/medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) required upon hire orNursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program required upon hire or1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification required upon hire andBasic 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 requiredPossesses 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.

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.

CARE OF PATIENT/TECHNICAL

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 TechBenefits 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:Since 1991, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. As a 386-bed, full-service hospital, we're proud to deliver exceptional care to NorthTexans through advanced technology and a dedicated team.

We offer a range of specialties, including emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine care, orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, and critical care. Our hospital also provides comprehensive surgical services supported by leading technology and clinical expertise. As we look to the future, a new patient tower under construction and major campus renovations underway will deliver even greater access to advanced care in neuroscience, heart and vascular services, digestive health, and an expanded Emergency Department.

Texas Health Plano is a Level II Trauma Facility and the only health care provider in Collin County with Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal Facility designations. We are also a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Heart Attack Center accredited by The Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement. We're proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated hospital and home to the DFW area's only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit.

Our team members enjoy outstanding benefits, including an on-site childcare center designed to support working parents. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re 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 recruitment@texashealth.org #LI-YT1