Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Medical Surgical Patient Care Technician in Carthage, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Carthage boasts 23 private patient rooms featuring a 24-hour emergency department, designated as a Level IV trauma center with advanced diagnostic technology, a cardiac rehabilitation program, a GI lab, outpatient clinics and a sleep lab.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

• The Patient Care Tech (PCT) works in partnership with the licensed nurse to support the delivery
• of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
• The PCT demonstrates basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age specific populations under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• He/she records data as directed by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient concerns to the licensed nurse.
• The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions.
• Duties of a PCT include, but may not be limited to, obtaining vital signs; assisting patients with basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and eating and other ADLs; collecting specimens for lab tests; and assistance with monitoring of patients.
• The PCT is competent to perform in at least one general area of practice.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS required - must have certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position.
• Training, education and competencies completed annually for any additional duties required.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Completion of approved certified nursing assistant course preferred.
• Active certification with in the State of Texas, preferred.