Night Shift Unit Technician: Observation Care Pro

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health seeks a Unit Technician for the Observation Unit on the Night Shift to coordinate patient care and handle clerical duties. You will perform phlebotomy, prepare samples for testing, and act as the primary contact for the unit to assist doctors, nurses, and families.

Requires completion of approved nurse aide or medical assistant programs and current CPR certification within 90 days. One year of acute care hospital experience preferred and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of one of the approved education options.
• Current CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy tasks and lab draws as needed for the unit.
• Coordinate patient care and clerical needs as primary unit contact.
• Provide basic hygiene care and assist with nursing tasks under RN supervision.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients and manage patient records.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clerical skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Data entry

Education

Formal nurse aide course

Certified nurse aide registry

Medical assistant course

Medical assistant certificate

Patient care technician course

Patient care technician certificate

Nursing fundamentals documentation

Nursing degree from accredited school

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Parkland Health seeks a Unit Technician for the Observation Unit on the Night Shift to coordinate patient care and handle clerical duties. You will perform phlebotomy, prepare samples for testing, and act as the primary contact for the unit to assist doctors, nurses, and families.

Requires completion of approved nurse aide or medical assistant programs and current CPR certification within 90 days. One year of acute care hospital experience preferred and strong communication skills are essential.