Patient Care Tech: Monitoring, Care & Unit Support

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist in patient monitoring, care, and unit coordination under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and RN.

The role includes clerical duties and receptionist tasks, with continued training in phlebotomy, BLS, EKG, and computer skills within the specified timelines. Candidates should meet phlebotomy training requirements or have equivalent EMT, MA, or nursing coursework.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Phlebotomy experience in a CAP-certified hospital preferred.
• If no prior phlebotomy, must complete training within 3 months.
• EMT, MA, or 2nd semester nursing also meet phlebotomy requirements.
• Phlebotomy competency within 3 months or proof of prior training required.
• Must complete computer training and EKG class.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital policies; training within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient monitoring and patient care under RN direction.
• Perform clerical and receptionist duties and unit coordination.
• Direct patient care under the supervision of the RN and within scope of practice.

Skills

Phlebotomy

BLS Certification

EKG training

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 90 days

Phlebotomy experience in CAP-certified hospital

Phlebotomy training/competency within 3 months

EMT

Medical Assistant (MA)

2nd semester nursing program

Job description

Medical Center Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist in patient monitoring, care, and unit coordination under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and RN.

The role includes clerical duties and receptionist tasks, with continued training in phlebotomy, BLS, EKG, and computer skills within the specified timelines. Candidates should meet phlebotomy training requirements or have equivalent EMT, MA, or nursing coursework.