Patient Care Technician (PCT) - NICU, Full Time Days

Patient Care Tech (PCT) - NICU

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

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

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

NICU Highlights

Our compassionate and multidisciplinary team on our 63-Bed Level III Neonatal ICU cares for micro-preemies, multiples, high-risk and ill infants and is a regional referral center for high-risk deliveries. We have over 600 NICU admissions per year and offer a 24-hour open visiting policy for parents plus a Peek-A-Boo NICU Crib Cam. Our NICU received the AEIX Award for improving admission temperatures in Very Low Birthweight Infants. We offer March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program, Infant Surgical Support with Cook's Children Medical Center and a Neonatal Palliative Care - weeCare Program. We are proud to be a Baby-Friendly designated facility, Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite and named "Best Place to Have a Baby" by FortWorth Child magazine readers.

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. 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. BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required. 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.