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

Overview
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.

Get to Know Your Team:

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.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:
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).

Qualifications
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.

Preferred Job Requirements:

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