Patient Care Tech (PCT) Med Surg (Full-time/Nights)

Patient Care Tech (PCT) Med Surg (Full-time/Nights) Texas Health Resources - 3.9 Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Loan repayment program Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Qualifications BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Patient Care Tech (PCT) Med Surg (Full-time/Nights) Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health Dallas 8200 Walnut Hill Ln., Dallas, TX 75231 Work hours: Full Time - Nights (6:45P - 7:15A), for 36 hours/week. Three 12-hour day shift with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

Med Surg Department highlights:

Fast-Paced, high-volume department Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team The professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needs Here's What You Need High School Diploma or equivalent required. 1 year of PCT experience in an acute setting preferred. 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 90 Days upon hire required What You Will Do 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 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 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 Highlight:

For more than a half-century, Texas Health Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We're an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women's services and emergency medicine. Plus, we're a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women's imaging services. Texas Health Dallas is a joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Heart Attack Center and a designated Magnet hospital. We're a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. 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 #LI-MG1