Compassionate Patient Care Technician — RN Support

Methodist Healthcare System; Texas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical & dental plans

Tuition assistance and scholarship

401(k) with match

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Northeast seeks a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join our nursing team. You will assist RNs with hands-on care, monitor vital signs, and help deliver compassionate patient experiences in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will support mobility, daily living activities, and safety while maintaining clear communication with the care team. BLS is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience: None
• BLS within 30 days of hire is required
• Preferred: CNA or EMS training with Texas agencies on hire or MHS LVN experience as of 2011

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, perform delegated patient care activities.
• Obtain vitals, height/weight, input/output, calorie counts and non-sterile dressings.
• Assist with safe patient handling, transfers, ambulation and use of equipment.
• Collect specimens including bedside glucose testing.
• Maintain a safe patient environment and enforce safety protocols.
• Follow hand hygiene and standard precautions; use PPE as required.
• Communicate patient responses to RN in hand-off format.
• Assist with admission data collection and discharge preparation.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and feeding.
• Perform hourly rounding and use AIDET when interacting with patients.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility support

Patient care

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

CNA training program with Texas DADS on hire

EMS training program with EMT certification Texas DSHS on hire

LVN experience (as of 2011)

Job description

Methodist Hospital Northeast seeks a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join our nursing team. You will assist RNs with hands-on care, monitor vital signs, and help deliver compassionate patient experiences in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will support mobility, daily living activities, and safety while maintaining clear communication with the care team. BLS is required within 30 days of hire.