Talent.com
Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

UT Health Jacksonville HospitalJacksonville, TX, United States
14 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Join our team as a PRN, Medical Surgical Patient Care Technician in Jacksonville, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive : We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First : We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better : We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team :

  • UT Health Jacksonville features 33 operational beds, an ICU, a 24-hour ED designated as a Level IV trauma center, a maternity unit, advanced diagnostic technology, surgical suites, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and a UT Health East Texas Olympic Center fitness and rehabilitation facility.

    • Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT :

    Responsibilities

  • The Patient Care Tech works in partnership with the licensed nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
  • The PCT demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age specific populations under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • He / she records data as directed by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient concerns to the licensed nurse.
  • The Patient Care Technician II is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions.
  • Duties of a PCT include, but may not be limited to, obtaining vital signs; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating and other ADLs; collecting specimens for lab tests; and assistance with monitoring of patients.
  • The PCT is competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross-trained and cross-competent to cover more than one hospital service, role or function).

    • Qualifications

    Job Requirements :

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification required or may be in senior year of nursing school with less than one semester to complete the nursing program.
  • For Emergency room departments - completion of an approved EMT Basic certification may be substituted for CNA / PCT certification.
  • Must maintain active certification within the State of Texas.
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
  • Training, education and competencies completed annually for any additional duties.
  • Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies.

    • Preferred Job Requirements :

  • 2 years of experience in acute care hospital or long-term care facility.
    • Create a job alert for this search

    Patient Care Tech Pct • Jacksonville, TX, United States