Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Department (ED) (PRN/Variable Shifts)

Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Emergency Department (ED)

Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together

Work location:

·       1105 Central Express Way, Allen, TX 75013

Work hours:

·       PRN – As Needed, Variable Shifts

·       12-hour shifts (days, mid, and night)

·       Weekend and Holiday Requirements

Emergency Department Highlights:

·       Flexible scheduling that helps with work/life balance

·       Educational and career growth opportunities including specialty certification

·       Fast-paced, high-volume department averaging 80-90- patients/day; serving a diverse population

·       Department engagement encourages as well as required staff meetings

Here’s What You Need:

·       PCT Training Program TX CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, accredited community college program or a THR approved program upon hire required. 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 upon hire required and

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

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Patient Care Technician:

·       Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.

·       Delivery of high-quality patient care

·       Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·       A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Allen Highlights:

Texas Health Allen has served the local community and surrounding areas of Collin County since 2000. We’re an 88-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital providing exceptional care to Allen, Lucas, Fairview, McKinney, Melissa, Wylie and the surrounding cities.

We specialize in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, advanced cardiology and electrophysiology services, orthopedic and spine services, and comprehensive women’s and infants’ care. Plus, we’re an Accredited Chest Pain Center and STEMI receiving facility with more than 500 physicians practicing in more than 25 specialties.

Texas Health Allen is a Joint Commission-accredited Gold Seal Certified Chest Pain facility, Level II Maternal, Level II NICU, Chest Pain Accredited, a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and a Pathways to Excellence-designated hospital. We are also Joint Commission Acute Heart Attack Ready (AHAR) Disease specific certified.

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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