Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Tech, PCTPatient Care Tech (PCT), Emergency Department Fast-paced Unit is looking for top skilled PCT. Work location: Texas Health HEB, 1600 Hospital Parkway in Bedford, TX 76022, Work hours: Full Time, Night Shift (7p to 7a), 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 growthThe 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 appropriateAdditional 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.Texas Health HEB is a 252-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities area provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding communities. We specialize in women's services, perioperative services, heart and vascular care, acute care/med surg, intermediate care/step-down, oncology and emergency medicine. Additional specialties include nuclear medicine, interventional radiology, respiratory therapy, and neuroscience care, including neurosurgery and stroke.QualificationsHere'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 orCurrent EMT for TX orMilitary experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) or1 year of applicable PCT experience in lieu of an active and approved certification orNursing 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 quarterlyCPI - Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training within 60 days of hire required.