Patient Care Tech (PCT) Med/Surg Unit

Fast-paced Unit is looking for top skilled PCT. Is that you?

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Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W. Randol Mill Road in Arlington, TX 76012

Work hours: Full Time, Day Shift (6a to 6p) for 3 shifts, 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday requirements.

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.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas. As a Level IV Trauma Center, Cycle III Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center, we offer the communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie advanced life-saving care close to home. The hospital is also certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing specialized care to our tiniest patients.

Here's What You Need

* High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
* 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.
* BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
* CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 60 days of hire required.

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 PCT:

* Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
* 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.
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