Patient Care Technician Apprentice

Job Title: Patient Care Technician Apprentice

Location: Dallas

Participating Units: Pulmonary, General Pediatrics, Inpatient Surgery, Renal, Float Pool, PICU

Shift: Various shifts available, this is a 24/7 position, so any shift can be assigned to you

Job Type: On-Site

• This application will close on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:

Children's Health is proud to offer a career development opportunity for our employees through educational assistance benefits. The Dallas Patient Care Technician (PCT) Apprenticeship program is a 4-month long, paid training program. The program gives participants an opportunity to earn a salary while learning about the role on the job. The program is in partnership with Dallas College (Dallas, TX campus).

As an apprentice, you will receive an active learning experience with on-the-job learning at Children's Health at our Dallas campus. You will also experience classroom instruction at Dallas College to prepare you for the PCT position. Apprentices are full-time employees. Upon completion of the program, you will transition into a PCT position at Children's Health Dallas.

Highlights:

• Start date: February 23
• Hands-on training at Children's Health Dallas
• PCT Courses and support at Dallas College
• Preparation for the PCT National Certification

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Minimum one year of general work experience preferred
• Certifications: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers within 90 days required; PPMAB within 90 days required

Responsibilities of a PCT Apprentice:

• Actively participate and complete all components of the Children's Health Patient Care Technician Apprenticeship Program
• Prepare rooms for patient admission with appropriate equipment and supplies based on age and needs of patient
• Perform basic patient care tasks including baths, vital signs, positioning, ambulating, appropriate disposal of hazardous waste
• Documentation of intake/output or other tasks delegated by the registered nurse (RN) within the scope of job duties
• Phlebotomy - Develop basic skills in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. Actively practice infection prevention, proper patient identification, labeling specimens and quality assurance, specimen handling, processing and accessioning

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We'll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.