PCT Clinical Ladder

UT Southwestern University Hospital and Clinics Professional Development, Clinical Ladder process is to promote clinical growth and development, address recruitment and retention, and to encourage and reward Technicians in direct patient care and non-administrative roles.

We endeavor to:

• Enhance quality, patient care, and service
• Master clinical procedures and techniques
• Ensure patient satisfaction through compassionate care practices
  
• Create a healthy work environment
• Embrace research, innovation, and technology
  

Striving for Excellence

The theoretical framework underpinning the program stems from Patricia Benner’s Novice to Expert theory. “Recognition, reward, and retention of the experienced nurse in positions of direct clinical practice-along with the documentation and adequate description of their practice- are the first steps in improving the quality of patient care” (Benner, 1982, p. 402).