Patient Care Tech - UT Health Athens : Job Details

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Athens, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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 Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

• The Patient Care Tech works in partnership with the licensed nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.

• Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for age specific populations under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

• Record data as directed by policy and procedure, and reports observations and patient concerns to the licensed nurse.

• 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.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification required, or may be in senior year of nursing school with less than one semester to complete the nursing program.
• Must maintain active certification with in the State of Texas.
• 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:

• 2- year experience in acute care hospital or long term care facility preferred