Texas Health Resources·Plano, Texas
Provides direct patient care and monitoring, specifically acting as a sitter for suicidal patients. Responsibilities include collecting patient data, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining a safe environment.
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Sitters Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work Location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093 Work Hours: Full Time Nights (6:45pm – 7:15am) for 36 hours/week. Variable Nights; 3 shifts per week including rotating weekends and holiday’s. (Must be available to work any day of the week) Sitters Suicidal Department highlights: Self-scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth, Fast-Paced, high-volume hospital Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team The professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needs This position is 50%25 PCT, and 50%25 Sitter work
Here’s What you Need H.S.
Diploma or Equivalent Required One year of hospital experience 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.
Upon Hire Required Or EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire Required Or Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program Upon Hire Required Or 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 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 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.
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.
Documents accurately and appropriately.
In collaboration/consultation with the nurse, adapts care to reflect patient population.
In collaboration/consultation with nurse, incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.
Keeps patient environment clean and maintains safe environment.
Anticipates patient/family and visitor needs and takes action to meet those needs and rounds as appropriate Additional perks of being a Texas Health Patient Care Tech 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.
Entity highlights Since 1991, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney.
As a 386-bed, full-service hospital, we're proud to deliver exceptional care to North Texans through advanced technology and a dedicated team.
We offer a range of specialties, including emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine care, orthopedics, women's services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, and critical care.
Our hospital also provides comprehensive surgical services supported by leading technology and clinical expertise.
As we look to the future, a new patient tower under construction and major campus renovations underway will deliver even greater access to advanced care in neuroscience, heart and vascular services, digestive health, and an expanded Emergency Department.
Texas Health Plano is a Level II Trauma Facility and the only health care provider in Collin County with Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal Facility designations.
We are also a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Heart Attack Center accredited by The Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement.
We're proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated hospital and home to the DFW area's only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit.
Our team members enjoy outstanding benefits, including an on-site childcare center designed to support working parents.
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 #LI-YT1
Requires a high school diploma and either a PCT certification, EMT certification, or nursing student status. BCLS certification is required prior to independent care, and CPI training must be maintained annually.
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