Compassionate Patient Care Tech — Vital Signs & Support

Methodist McKinney Hospital; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist McKinney Hospital in McKinney, TX is hiring a patient care Associate (CNA/MA preferred) to support daily clinical operations. You will observe and report patient status, assist with activities of daily living, and help with examinations under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, transferring and repositioning patients, and maintaining safety and care standards. Prior patient care experience is strongly preferred; applicable certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports patient’s status and needs.
• Answers call lights and attends to/reports patient needs.
• Obtains specimens and transport to and sends through designated tube.
• Transfers, moves and repositions patients.
• Monitors and records patient’s vital signs like heart rate, pulse temperature and blood pressure.
• Assists physicians and nurses during medical examination and treatment of the patient.
• Makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Maintains current knowledge and certification requirements.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Respects and regards the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

Skills

CNA certification

MA certification

Patient care experience

Job description

Methodist McKinney Hospital in McKinney, TX is hiring a patient care Associate (CNA/MA preferred) to support daily clinical operations. You will observe and report patient status, assist with activities of daily living, and help with examinations under supervision.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, transferring and repositioning patients, and maintaining safety and care standards. Prior patient care experience is strongly preferred; applicable certifications may be required.