Texas Health Resources
Patient Care Tech (PCT) Emergency (Full-time/Evenings)
Texas Health Resources, Plano, Texas, us, 75086
Overview
Patient Care Tech (PCT) – Emergency Department (Full-Time/Evenings) at Texas Health Plano.
Work location: Texas Health Plano - 6200 W. Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093
Work hours: Full-Time, Evenings, 36 hours weekly, 11:00am-11:00pm. Rotating weekends and holidays.
Training: Must be able to attend training at the corporate office in Arlington Monday-Friday 8am-5pm during the first week of hire.
Emergency Department Highlights
Fast paced environment
Collaborative team approach
Strong shared governance structure featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses to shape their work environment.
What You Need
High School Diploma or equivalent required
2 years of experience as a PCT in an acute setting strongly preferred
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 is required upon hire or
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician - Military experience with medical training equivalent (equivalent to EMT-B) required upon hire or
Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program required upon hire or
1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification required upon hire and
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training required within 90days of hire and maintained annually
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.
After hire PCT CNA renewal is not a requirement of the role if the PCT has consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.
What You Will Do
CARE OF PATIENT/TECHNICAL SKILLS: Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care. Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse. Assists in admission/transfer/discharge.
PARTNERSHIP: Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers and all other disciplines. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in schedule and/or workload assignment necessary to meet changing needs of the individual patient or unit.
WORKPLACE/PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Maintains and enhances patient care skills.
QUALITY AND SAFETY: Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve them.
Perks & Benefits
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 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.
Entity Highlights Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. We’re a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people. We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. We’re a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program. Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents. You belong here.
Questions 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! Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org
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Work location: Texas Health Plano - 6200 W. Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093
Work hours: Full-Time, Evenings, 36 hours weekly, 11:00am-11:00pm. Rotating weekends and holidays.
Training: Must be able to attend training at the corporate office in Arlington Monday-Friday 8am-5pm during the first week of hire.
Emergency Department Highlights
Fast paced environment
Collaborative team approach
Strong shared governance structure featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses to shape their work environment.
What You Need
High School Diploma or equivalent required
2 years of experience as a PCT in an acute setting strongly preferred
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 is required upon hire or
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician - Military experience with medical training equivalent (equivalent to EMT-B) required upon hire or
Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program required upon hire or
1 year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification required upon hire and
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training required within 90days of hire and maintained annually
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.
After hire PCT CNA renewal is not a requirement of the role if the PCT has consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.
What You Will Do
CARE OF PATIENT/TECHNICAL SKILLS: Provides assistance to patient according to plan of care. Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse. Assists in admission/transfer/discharge.
PARTNERSHIP: Uses Professional Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers and all other disciplines. Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in schedule and/or workload assignment necessary to meet changing needs of the individual patient or unit.
WORKPLACE/PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Maintains and enhances patient care skills.
QUALITY AND SAFETY: Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve them.
Perks & Benefits
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 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.
Entity Highlights Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. We’re a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people. We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. We’re a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program. Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents. You belong here.
Questions 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! Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org
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