Patient Care Technician Residency - January 2027 Cohort

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking Patient Care Technicians for a structured residency program beginning January 2027. This role provides foundational clinical training and hands-on experience in acute care inpatient hospital settings within a world-renowned medical center ranked #1 in Dallas-Fort Worth.

As a Patient Care Technician, you will work under the direction of nursing staff to deliver direct patient care, monitor vital signs and patient status, and support clinical operations. This residency program includes comprehensive training and validation of core competencies to prepare you for independent practice in the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under nursing staff direction, performing only tasks for which you have received training and validated competency
• Collect, monitor, and document patient data including intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure; immediately report abnormal values to the nurse
• Perform patient rounding and immediately report any changes in patient condition or behavior to the nurse
• Provide basic hygiene care including pericare, oral care, daily hygiene, linen changes, skin assessments, and foley catheter care according to departmental policies and unit standards
• Transfer and transport patients safely in accordance with policies, considering age-specific and safety needs
• Assess and monitor environmental, patient, and family needs in a respectful and timely manner
• Resolve patient concerns through service recovery and escalate issues through the chain of command as needed
• Prepare and disseminate shift reports and document changes in patient condition
• Support administrative and clinical operations of the assigned unit
• Orient new staff and students to work areas and collaborate with nursing staff to support retention
• Assist colleagues and provide additional support to patients and families during downtime
• Perform sitter duties as needed and document accordingly
• Maintain current compliance with annual education requirements, modules, classes, and competencies

Clinical Setting

• Acute care inpatient hospital environment
• Clinical hospital setting at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-3 years of acute care inpatient hospital experience
• Must achieve validation of required core competencies and training through the Patient Care Technician Residency Program
• BLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required within 30 days of hire as a condition of continued employment
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Working knowledge of basic computer software skills

Benefits

• PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
• Paid Time Off available day one
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid parental leave benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer status

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

Additional Requirements

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.