PCT-Full Time-Day Shift-Patient Assessment Center - Location: Texas
Health Fort Worth - Job ID: 104925 - Department: PATIENT ASSESSMENT CTR
- Area of Interest: Patient Support Services - Job Type: Full Time -
Shift: - Relocation Provided: - Travel Required: No -
Qualifications/Duties: Texas Health Fort Worth seeks to hire a Patient
Care Technician (PCT) for the day shift, variable start times depending
on the needs of the unit, working full time, Monday to Friday in the
Patient Assessment Center. The work schedule for this position does not
include weekends. At Texas Health we are dedicated to finding people to
help us fulfill our commitment to make health care human again. We staff
our exemplary hospital with health care professionals who approach every
patient, every colleague, every physician and every family member with
compassion. Come join us on our Journey as we rise to the next level.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: High
School Graduate or GED; Upon hire PCTs must be a current Certified
Nurses Aide, Graduate of an approved Hospital specific PCT Training
Program (i.e. THFW or Center For Learning Program), RN nursing student
who has completed fundamentals with at least 12 months before graduation
(preferred) or military experience with medical training equivalent;
Current AHA BLS training; Ability to function in a fast paced
environment; Good customer service, computer and communication skills
with the ability to handle some Unit Secretary responsibilities: A high
degree of confidentiality and positive interpersonal skills. DUTIES:
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. Provides assistance to
patient according to written plan of care. Collects patient data,
identifies and reports significant findings to nurse. Assists in
admission/transfer/discharge. 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 nurse, adapts care to reflect age-specific and developmental
considerations; incorporates cultural/ religious needs and beliefs into
delivery of care. Maintains and enhances patient care skills. Seeks
assistance and supervision when performing unfamiliar tasks. Serves as a
patient advocate. Complies with personnel policies i.e. Attendance, ID
badge, Dress Code, et. al. Communicates per department expectations.
Recognizes and communicates ethical and legal concerns through
established channels of communication. Uses CPM (Clinical Practice
Guidelines) philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families,
physicians, peers, and all other disciplines. Adapts to changing needs
of unit, re: patient census, workload, and crisis situations. Functions
as Mentor/Resource in the training and evaluation of practice partners
(if selected by Manager). Uses Unit Based Council communication
structure. Acceptable use of interpersonal relationship skills with
patients, families, co- workers, physicians, all disciplines, and other
customers. Flexible with scheduling to help meet departmental/patient
needs. Adapts to changes in workload assignment to meet changing needs
of the individual patient or the unit. *As part of your employment with
Texas Health Resources, you, and any qualified dependents, may be
eligible to take advantage of the comprehensive benefits program offered
to eligible employees. Texas Health Resources has an award winning
benefits program that has been widely recognized. A sample of these
offerings is below: Texas Healths medical, dental and vision insurance
programs. Paid time off (PTO) plan which accrues on a biweekly basis
according to your status, hours worked and employment tenure. Texas
Healths 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match after twelve
(12) months of service. Life, long-term and short-term disability.
Health care and day care flexible spending accounts. Tuition
reimbursement. Employee Assistance program. Texas Healths Be Healthy
wellness program. Various employee discounts on products and services
program. A few of Texas Healths recent accomplishments: Fortune and
Great Place to Work® awards #1 as 2017 Best Workplaces in Texas by
Fortune and Great Place to Work®. #1 as 20 Best Workplaces in Health
Care by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (2015, 2016 and 2017). #1 for
2016 and 2017 100 Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work® and
Fortune. A 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity for 2016 and 2017 by Great
Place to Work® and Fortune. A 2017 Best Workplaces for Parents by Great
Place to Work® and Fortune. #2 on the 2016 10 Best Workplaces for
African-Americans by Great Place to Work® and Fortune. A 2016 20 Best
Workplaces for Gen Xers by Great Place to Work® and Fortune. A Best
Workplaces for Giving Back for 2016 by Great Place to Work® and Fortune.
Other Awards of Interest: Named by Hospital & Health Networks magazine
as one of the nations 2017 Most Wired health care systems for the 17th
time in 19 years. Stage 7 Revalidation~ Texas Health Resources recently
earned revalidation recognition for the premier award for electronic
health record (EHR) adoption (2016). 2016 and 2017 annual LearningElite
award national list of best organizations for learning and development
by Chief Learning Officer magazine. The Dallas Morning News Top 100
Places to Work in 2017 (sixth year in a row to be in the top 10).
Recipient of MAP Certificate of Recognition in Revenue Cycle Achievement
by Healthcare Financial Management Association (2017). 2017 FORTUNE
Magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For® (3rd year in a row). 2017
Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (3rd year
in a row). 2018 Employees Choice Best Places to Work by Glassdoor.
Health and Well-being Awards Platinum-level recognition from the
American Heart Association (AHA) for being a Fit-Friendly Worksite
(2015, 2016 and 2017). Platinum-level recognition in the 2016 and 2017
Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® awards, sponsored by the National
Business Group on Health (ninth year to appear on the list and second
year to receive the Platinum award). 2017 Gold Fit Achievement Award -
highest achievement in workplace health recognitions from the American
Heart Association. Largest Blue Zones® Project Approved Worksite in the
world (2016). A 2015 and 2016 Healthiest Employer in North Texas by
Dallas Business Journal (in Top 3 both years). Entity Information: Texas
Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is a 726-bed,
Magnet-designated regional referral center that has served the residents
of Tarrant County and surroundings communities since 1930. Hospital
services include cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology,
orthopedics and sports medicine, neonatal intensive care, and
trauma/emergency medicine. In early 2014, Texas Health Fort Worth will
be opening a new 75,000 square foot Emergency Services Center, one of
the largest in the region. Texas Health Fort Worth has more than 4,000
employees, 200 volunteers and nearly 1,000 physicians on its medical
staff. Texas Health Fort Worth recently received national recognition
for its oncology program and was named Best Place to Have a Baby in
Tarrant County. The hospital is also a designated Cycle III Chest Pain
Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers We invite you to join us in
furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of
excellence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate
against any employee 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.