Patient Care Tech- Fulltime Days- Med/Surg

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient care under the direction of professional staff, providing support to the patient, nursing unit and clinical team. The role includes aligning with a 12X3 day shift and collaborating across units to maintain smooth operations.

Applicants must meet education and certification requirements, including a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA/CMA or nursing student progress, and Basic Life Support

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility or equivalent credentials.
• Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program or Certified Medical Assistant program.
• Nursing student who completes the first semester of a nursing program or documented military medic/corpsman.
• Foreign nursing graduates not currently licensed in the U.S. and EMT/paramedic credentials are considered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Technician under the direction of the professional staff assists with patient care to provide support to the patient, nursing unit and professional staff.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 year experience as a nursing assistant

Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant program

Nursing student who documents completion of the first semester

Documented military medic/corpsman

Foreign Nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the U.S

EMT Certification/Paramedic License

Job description

Hours of Work :

Days Of Week :

Work Shift :

12X3 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Job Purpose

• The Patient Care Technician under the direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide support to the patient, nursing unit and professional staff.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required
• 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility Or
• Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program Or
• Certified Medical Assistant program Or
• Nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of a Nursing Program Or
• Documented military experience as a medic/corpsman Or
• Foreign Nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the U.S Or
• EMT Certification/Paramedic License

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Required

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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