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Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical (Full-time/Nights) at Texas Health Southlake

Texas Health Southlake · Southlake, United States Of America · Onsite

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Patient Care Tech (PCT) Medical Surgical (Full-time/Nights)

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

 

Work location: Texas Health Southlake 1545 E Southlake Blvd Southlake, TX 76092

Work hours: Full-Time Nights, 7P-7A, 36 hours, 3 (12) hour shifts per week, rotating weekends and holidays.

 

Medical Surgical Department Highlights:

  • 23 bed post-surgical unit 

  • Fast-paced unit, multidisciplinary team.
  • Teamwork – you are never alone, and patient safety is one of the top priorities

Here’s What You Need

  • H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
  • One year of PCT experience in an acute care setting is 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
  • Other Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required Or
  • Other 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
  • CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 days Required
  • 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

 

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 forgiveness 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:

Texas Health Southlake has been proudly serving Southlake and the surrounding communities for 20 years as of October 2024. As Southlake’s first hospital and with 51,600 square feet, 18 surgical specialties,17 inpatient suites, 6 observation suites, 6 operating rooms, 3 physical therapy centers, a pain management suite and a 24/7 Emergency Room, we bring exceptional care to those we serve every day. We specialize in Bariatric, Cardiology, Colo-rectal, Ear, Nose & Throat, Emergency Room, General Surgery, Internal and Family Medicine, Imaging services and much more. 

 

Texas Health Southlake has received numerous accolades including U.S. News and World Report’s High Performing Hospital Award for 2022-2023 in 3 adult procedures and conditions – Spinal Fusion, Hip Fracture, and Hip Replacement. We received a 5-star Rating by Becker’s Hospital Review making

THSL one of only 18 hospitals in the state of Texas to receive 5-stars. We were awarded with the TJC’s Gold Seal of Approval for Spine Surgery, and we were awarded the Pinnacle of Excellence Award for Patient Experience award winner in Outpatient Services, employee engagement, physician engagement, and clinical quality performance. 

 

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 [email protected]

 

 

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