Patient Care Tech - Pre Op - Full-Time

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff and patient care on the unit. The role includes transporting patients and assisting with daily care under supervision.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and BLS certification, with options including CNA/MA programs or nursing student progression. 40-hour work week, 8x5 day shift, at a Magnet-designated hospital known for trauma and stroke care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of 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 completes 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 an RN in the U.S or EMT Certification/Paramedic License.
• Licenses and/or Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Required

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of the professional staff.
• Transport patients from unit to unit and outpatients to their vehicle after discharge.

Skills

Patient care

Patient transport

Nursing assistant experience

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant program

First semester nursing program

Military medic/corpsman

Foreign nursing graduate not licensed

EMT Certification/Paramedic License

Job description

Hours of Work :40Days Of Week :5Work Shift :8X5 Day (United States of America)Job Description :Job PurposeThe 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. The Surgical Services Patient Care Technician also transports patients from unit to unit and outpatients to their vehicle after discharge.Job Requirements:Education:High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required1 year of experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility OrGraduate from a certified nursing assistant program OrCertified Medical Assistant program OrNursing student who documents completion of the first semester of a Nursing Program OrDocumented military experience as a medic/corpsman OrForeign Nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the U.S OrEMT Certification/Paramedic LicenseLicenses and/or Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, RequiredMethodist 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 hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLiver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs