Patient Care Tech

Patient Care Tech (PCT) Telemetry Step Down
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location:
Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093

Work hours:
Full Time Days for 36 hours/week. Rotating weekend and holiday requirements

Telemetry Step Down 5C Department Highlights

• Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth,
• Fast-Paced
• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
• The professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needs

Here's What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Acute Care hospital experience preferred
• PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program 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 And
• 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
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/