Patient Care Tech / PCT ER

BSA Health System

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Amarillo, Texas

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Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care under nursing supervision, including assisting with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and eating. Responsible for obtaining vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and reporting patient progress to nurses.

Qualifications

You have completed some high school education and will obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire. A High School Diploma or GED, completion of High School PCT competencies, and certification as a PCT or CNA are preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

BLS certification

PCT competencies

CNA certification

Job Description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Emergency Room (ER) Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Amarillo, 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:  

  • BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo’s preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality health care in Christian love, service, and dignity.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:


Responsibilities

  • Works in an entry-level position providing basic patient care under nursing supervision.
  • Assists patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
  • Observes patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to the nurse.
  • Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Must have completed some high school education.
  • 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:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalency.
  • Completion of High School PCT competencies.
  • Certification as a PCT (Certified Care Technician) or CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).

BSA Health System

BSA Health System, located in Amarillo, Texas, is an extensive health system providing clinical excellence to the Texas Panhandle and the Tri-State area. Acclaimed for its superior quality and customer service, BSA Health System is comprised of BSA Hospital, BSA Harrington Cancer Center, BSA Physicians Group and numerous specialty clinics. BSA Health System is the fourth largest employer in Amarillo, with a medical staff of more than 400 physicians and 3,000 employees. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service and dignity. The staff at BSA are driven by the purpose of caring for people: patients, families and one another. BSA recently received Ardent Health Services’ Best Employee Loyalty Award in recognition of its high employee satisfaction and engagement. In January 2013, BSA became an affiliate of Ardent Health Services based in Nashville, Tennessee. Ardent’s proven track record in the healthcare industry and its commitment to growth, clinical quality and patient experience made it a perfect fit for BSA. Ardent subsidiaries own and operate more than 30 hospitals and physician groups across the nation.
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