Patient Care Tech Full Time

Ernest Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, part of Ernest Health, is hiring a Patient Care Technician for full-time day shifts. You will provide bedside care under the supervision of a registered nurse, supporting patients recovering from strokes and major injuries in a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and adherence to infection control and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CNA license preferred but required in states listed.
• STNA preferred in OH.
• CPR Certification required.
• One year hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, provide direct bedside care to patients.
• Integrate hospital mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

CNA experience

CPR Certification

Team player

Good communication

Patient care focus

Education

High School Diploma

N.A Certification preferred

Tools

Data entry

Record management

Job description

Overview

Patient Care Technician - Full-Time (Days)

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas offers comprehensive inpatient rehabilitative care in a warm, coastal community setting. We are committed to helping patients recover from disabling medical events - including strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses - through personalized and intensive therapy programs.

Our rehabilitation team combines expertise and compassion, providing tailored physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to address each patient's specific challenges and goals.

The hospital’s modern design includes spacious private rooms and fully equipped therapy areas, allowing patients to practice real-life skills and build confidence in a safe environment.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized for exceptional quality of care, Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to serve the Coastal Bend region by guiding patients on their journey to restored health, independence, and a better quality of life.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High-Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth:

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Nursing Preceptor bonus program
• Continuing education opportunities
• PCT Career Path Pay

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, and motivating.
• N.A Certification preferred.
• Experience as a C.N.A. or Patient Care Technician required.
• Current CPR

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus on enhancing the employees’ work experience, recognizing, and celebrating achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• CNA license preferred but required in the following states: ID, UT, WY, (SC only required if beds are licensed as a skilled nursing unit)
• STNA preferred in OH
• CPR Certification required
• One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
• Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of registered nurse, primarily responsible for providing direct bedside care to patients. Integrates the hospital’s mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Its not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $