Patient Care Tech / Central Telemetry Monitoring 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.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
  • For Emergency room departments - completion of an approved EMT Basic certification may be substituted for CNA/PCT certification.
  • Must maintain active certification within the State of Texas.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

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