Patient Care Tech Apprenticeship PRN

Job Summary

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

Qualifications

• Entry level candidates, cannot have experience or school/certification as a CNA, MA, Tech/Aid or any similar healthcare fields.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.

Apprentice Program Details

Certifications you will receive: PCT Certification

Timeframe

12 weeks

Pay Rate During Program

$15 per hour while in the PCT Apprentice program

Work Schedule

• Students will be in class/training during the week, full-time 8:00am – 4:30pm.
• (in-person at North Lake College in Irving Texas and clinicals at a designated MCH hospital)
• You will be paid for class time and weekend shifts.
• Students are required to work 1 weekend shift per week as a PSA.
• Class and training schedule times will vary and include several 12-hour clinical days.

Position While in Program

Patient Safety Attendant PRN

Completion of Program

After participants complete the Apprentice program and receive their PCT certification they will apply for a full-time PCT position at the Medical City hospital location where they completed their PSA shifts. Pay rate will be increase by 5%.

Position Requirements

• BLS is NOT required at point of hire for PCT apprentice program; A BLS certification course will be provided the first week of hire prior to any hospital shifts.
• If they have their BLS already, they need to provide a copy to HR and program coordinator as verification to not participate in the BLS class.

Benefits

Medical City Weatherford, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.