Patient Care Technician / PCT Recovery Room

Company : Ardent Health Services
Location : Tyler, TX, 75701
Posted Date : 13 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Medical Technician
Occupation : Patient Care Technician
Job Details
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Recovery Room-A Patient Care Technician (PCT) 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.
- UT Health East Texas is comprised of 9 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees, and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet, and EMS service.
Responsibilities
- 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 II is responsible for assigned non-nursing functions.
- 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 assisting with the monitoring of patients. The PCT is competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross-trained and cross-competent to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function).
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of approved CNA or PCT certification required, or may be in the 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.
- Basic computer skills.
- 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 are completed annually for any additional duties.
- 2-year experience in an acute care hospital or long-term care facility.
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