Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Surgical PCU & Burn Unit (Justin 5), Full Time, Nights in Fort Worth, Texas at Texas Health Resources

Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Surgical PCU & Burn Unit (Justin 5)

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

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth - 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work hours: Full Time Nights (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM) for 36 hours/week. Weekend and holiday requirements

Department Highlights:

Justin 5 - Surgical Trauma PCU & Burn Unit

Justin 5 is a 35-bed Surgical Trauma Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Burn Unit. On August 10, the unit will open with 18 surgical trauma PCU beds and 9 burn beds, with plans to expand to the full 35 beds later in the year. This unit provides higher-acuity surgical trauma and burn care, including treatment in a dedicated hydrotherapy procedure room for the burn population. Although patient populations differ, this is one integrated unit, and staff are expected to work across both care areas.

• RN staffing ratio: 1:3
• PCT staffing ratio: 1:9-12

• Positions require 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. Team members may be placed on call for regularly scheduled shifts in response to census fluctuations.

Here's What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required .

• Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency Required .

• 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

• Provides patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/family preferences.

• Collects and reports patient data, supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

• Performs technical procedures safely and documents care accurately.

• Collaborates with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs.

• Maintains a clean, safe environment and proactively meets patient and visitor needs.

• Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines.

• Participates in process improvement, adheres to safety goals, and advocates for patients.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health PCT

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs 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.

At Texas Health Southwest and Texas Health Clearfork, we operate as one hospital across two locations, proudly serving Fort Worth, Benbrook, Crowley, Aledo, Granbury, and the surrounding southwest Fort Worth communities since 1987. Our 261-bed, full-service hospital provides convenient access to care for patients across Tarrant County.

Our specialties include surgical services, orthopedics, imaging, and adult critical care. We also offer a 24-hour emergency department and are certified as a Primary Heart Attack Center, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Maternal Center, Level III Neonatal Center, and a nationally accredited facility for Breast care, as well as Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement.

Texas Health Southwest has earned Magnet designation, a CMS 4-Star rating, recognition as a top hospital by U.S. News & World Report, recognition as Premier's 100 Top Hospitals, a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence for Patient Experience - Outpatient Services award, and multiple STEMI/NSTEMI care awards.

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 recruitment@texashealth.org

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Primary Location: Fort Worth
Job: PCT
Organization: Texas Health Fort Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Ave TX 76104
Shift: Night Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time