Patient Care Tech (PCT)-Full Time-Night Shift-CSO

Texas Health Resources seeks to hire a PCT to work full time nights with our Central Staffing Office. The opportunity will work out of the corporate campus but will be providing coverage at our area hospitals. Must be available to float to three or more entities within Texas Health Resources.The address is 612 E. Lamar in Arlington, TX 76011Salary range is Min. $13.19/hr to Max. $19.83/hr – based on relevant experienceWork Schedule Full time-nights 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with rotating weekends and holidays.The essential duties of this position are: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

PARTNERSHIP:

Uses CPM 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.

Makes new team members feel welcome and offers assistance with orientation of new employees.

Acceptable use of interpersonal relationship skills and communication with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, all disciplines and other customers.

Organizes workload and effectively collaborates with nursing to prioritize care.

WORKPLACE/PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Maintains and enhances patient care skills.

Seeks assistance and supervision when performing unfamiliar tasks.

Serves as a patient advocate.

Complies with personnel policies.

Communicates per department expectations.

Recognizes and promptly communicates ethical and legal concerns through established channels of communication.

QUALITY AND SAFETY:

Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve them.

Participates in the process improvement activities within the department/hospital.

Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals

QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required CNA - Certified Nurses Aide renewal not required if PCT has consistently demonstrated skills in the role upon hire required or PCT Training Program (THFW or TC4L) upon hire required or EMT - Emergency Medical Technician renewal not required if PCT has consistently demonstrated skills in the role upon hire required or Other Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or military experience with medical training equivalent upon hire required and BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire required and CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 60 days requiredSkills 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 retain 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.Why Texas Health Resources?At Texas Health Resources, our mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve”.We are one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States with a team of more than 23,000 employees of wholly owned/operated facilities plus 2,200 employees of consolidated joint ventures in the greater Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding.Join our award-winning Texas Health family and become a part of a team that is improving the health of our communities daily. You belong here.Texas Health Highlights 2019 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (5th year in a row) 2018 Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4th year in a row) Employees’ Choice “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor (2018 and 2019)to Work” by Glassdoor A “Best Workplaces in Texas” by Fortune and Great Place to Work® 2019 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care and Biopharma” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (ranked #1) A 2019 Gold level LearningElite award – national list of best organizations for learning and development by Chief Learning Officer magazine A 2019 “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by ForbesEmployment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.