Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical

Fast-paced, high volume Medical Surgical Unit is looking for top skilled PCT. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Frisco 12400 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033

Work hours: Full Time Nights (7:00pm – 7:00am) Variable three 12-hour day shifts per week for 36 hours/week; rotating weekends and holiday requirements

Medical Surgical Department highlights:

30 Beds Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit

PCT ratio 1:10 or 1:15

Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team

The professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needs

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

Will float as needed between Medical Surgical and Surgical Inpatient units

Here’s What You Need

H.S. Diploma or equivalent required

Medical/Surgical hospital experience preferred

PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP and NCCT 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

Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program. Upon Hire Required or

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

CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually within 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

Texas Health Frisco 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 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 Repayment Program 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 Frisco is a 93-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital and medical office community offering primary care and multispecialty medicine. Our location in the North DFW area provides convenient care to the residents of Frisco and surrounding areas.

We specialize in women’s services, outpatient surgery, NICU and emergency medicine. Plus, we are a Pathway to Excellence Hospital, Joint Commission certified and we’re a Baby Friendly designated facility.

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.

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