Patient Care Technician (PCT) Sitters, Fulltime/Nights

Patient Care Technician (PCT) SittersWe're looking for a qualified PCT to join our Texas Health family. Is that you?Work Location:Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker Road, Plano, TX 75093Work Hours: Full Time Nights (6:45pm - 7:15am) for 36 hours/week. Variable Nights; 3 shifts per week including rotating weekends and holiday'sSitters 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 teamThe professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needsThis position is 50% PCT, and 50% Sitter work Here's What you NeedH.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required One year of hospital experience 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 OrEMT - Emergency Medical Technician Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) Upon Hire Required OrNursing 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 RequiredPossesses 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 DoCARE 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 appropriateAdditional perks for being a Texas Health PCTBenefits 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 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. Plus, 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.Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.#LI-YT1