Patient Care Tech, PCT, FT, Days, Gen Surg

Patient Care Tech (PCT), General Surgical Unit Work location: Texas Health Denton, 3000 N. I-35 in Denton, TX 76201. Work hours: Full Time, Day Shift (7 a to 7 p), 3 shifts, 36 hours per week. Great growth opportunity and complete benefits available. 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 Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits. 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. 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 PCT 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Health Resources