Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

Overview

Join our team as a day shift , full-time , Medical Surgical Patient Care Technician in Jacksonville, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care .

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Jacksonville features 33 operational beds, an ICU, a 24-hour ED designated as a Level IV trauma center, a maternity unit, advanced diagnostic technology, surgical suites, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and a UT Health East Texas Olympic Center fitness and rehabilitation facility.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Tech works in partnership with the licensed nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
• The PCT demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out  delegated tasks for age specific populations under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• He/she  records data as directed by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient concerns to  the licensed nurse.
• The Patient Care Technician II is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions.
• Duties of a PCT include, but may not be limited to, obtaining vital signs; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating and other ADLs; collecting specimens for lab tests; and assistance with monitoring of patients.
• The PCT is competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross-trained and cross-competent to cover more than one hospital service, role or function).

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification required or may be in senior year of nursing school with less than one semester to complete the nursing program.
• For Emergency room departments – completion of an approved EMT Basic certification may be substituted for CNA/PCT certification.
• Must maintain active certification within the State of Texas.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Training, education and competencies completed annually for any additional duties.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 2 years of experience in acute care hospital or long-term care facility.