Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Patient Care Technician in Tyler, 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 Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 432 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a 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 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.
• Competent to use patient care related machines and equipment.

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

• Training, education and competencies completed annually for any additional duties required.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies.

Preferred Job Requirements:

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