Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Cardiac PCU, Part-Time, Nights

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU). This part-time, night-shift position offers the opportunity to provide direct patient care support in a high-acuity cardiac care setting at an 851-bed, Magnet-designated hospital recognized as a Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Cardiac Center.

Clinical Setting

Texas Health Fort Worth is a full-service hospital serving the Fort Worth and Tarrant County communities since 1930. The hospital specializes in advanced cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, neurosciences, orthopedics, and emergency medicine. The facility holds certifications as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level I Trauma Center.

Schedule

• Part-time nights: 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• 24 hours per week
• Weekend and holiday requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assistance based on the plan of care and patient/family preferences
• Collect and report patient data, supporting admission, transfer, and discharge processes
• Perform technical procedures safely and document care accurately
• Collaborate with nurses to adapt care for diverse populations and cultural needs
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and proactively meet patient and visitor needs
• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and effective communication across disciplines
• Participate in process improvement, adhere to safety goals, and advocate for patients

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following upon hire:
• PCT Training Program: Texas CNA, NHA, NAHP, NCCT, or accredited community college program (or Texas Health-approved program). Certification is not required to maintain after hire.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B or equivalent military medical training)
• Nursing student who has completed fundamentals coursework or foreign nurse degree program
• One year of applicable experience in lieu of an active and approved certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification prior to providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training, maintained annually within 90 days
• Compliance with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency

Additional Information

Nursing students who do not complete their course of study but have completed Fundamentals Training, and EMTs who do not formally retain their EMT status, may continue in the role if they have consistently demonstrated skills in their PCT position.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment programs
• Additional benefits available

For questions, contact recruitment@texashealth.org.