Compassionate Patient Care Technician: Mobility & Vitals

Texas Institute For Surgery; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Institute For Surgery in Dallas, TX seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff across inpatient, PACU, and Float Pool units. You will assist with patient mobility, monitor vitals, and maintain a clean, safe environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and CNA or CMA certification, plus 1–3 years hospital experience. You’ll collaborate with teams, document in CPSI, and provide compassionate patient care and ADL support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary training in healthcare preferred.
• 1–3 years of hospital or clinical support experience.
• CNA with Texas Nurse Aide Registry or CMA/RMA certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist flow of patients from waiting area to exam rooms across departments.
• Transport patients using wheelchairs or walkers and assist with personal needs.
• Recognize, report, and respond to emergencies.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, mobility.
• Collect and label specimens for laboratory testing under supervision.
• Assist with EKGs as directed by staff.
• Obtain and document vital signs.
• Restock exam rooms and perform basic housekeeping duties.
• Chart in CPSI and record patient supply usage on billing sheets.
• Provide support across departments as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary healthcare training

Tools

CPSI system

Job description

Texas Institute For Surgery in Dallas, TX seeks a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff across inpatient, PACU, and Float Pool units. You will assist with patient mobility, monitor vitals, and maintain a clean, safe environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and CNA or CMA certification, plus 1–3 years hospital experience. You’ll collaborate with teams, document in CPSI, and provide compassionate patient care and ADL support.