Patient Care Tech (PCT) Oncology Unit

Fast-paced Unit is looking for top skilled PCT. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 W. Randol Mill Road in Arlington, TX 76012.

Work hours: Full Time, Day Shift (6a to 6p), 3 shifts, 36 hours per week. Possible weekend and holiday requirements. Great growth opportunity and complete benefits available.

Unit highlights:

·         Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth

·         The professional PCT exhibits understanding of basic human needs as well as demonstrates recognition and understanding of patient’s affiliations.

·         Fast-paced, teaching environment, growth opportunity.

What You Will Do

 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 appropriate

Additional perks of being a full or part time Texas Health employee:

·         Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

·         Delivery of high quality of patient care through education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

·         Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·         A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We’re a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.  

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.   

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We’ve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We’re also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we’re recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women’s health and much more.  

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.     

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Here’s What You Need

·         High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

·         CLIAFE - Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency required, if applicable.

·         Current TX CNA or PCT training with NHA, NAHP or NCCT or an accredited community college program or a THR approved program or

·         Current EMT for TX or

·         Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) or

·         1 year of applicable PCT experience in lieu of an active and approved certification or

·         Nursing student who has completed fundamentals or foreign nurse degree program.

·         Previous hospital experience is preferred.

·         BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

·         CPI - Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training within 60 days of hire required.