Patient Care Tech PRN

Methodist Healthcare System; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and disability coverage

401(k) with 100% match on 3–9%

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition and certification support

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Hill Country in Fredericksburg, Texas, seeks a Patient Care Technician (PRN) to join our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in hands-on care and creating a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You will assist with vital signs, mobility, and personal care while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans.

Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• CNA Training Program preferred
• 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, & stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, & logs to support infection control and team readiness
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

CNA Training Program

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Patient Care Tech PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Hill Country which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands‑on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

Your responsibilities will include

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
• Providing non‑medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, & stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
• Managing supplies, equipment, & logs to support infection control and team readiness
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• CNA Training Program preferred
• 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting preferred

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Hill Country, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Founded in Fredericksburg, Texas, in 1971, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is an award‑winning healthcare organization that has gained a reputation for delivering remarkable care. The hospital has been named a Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospital nine times in its history due to its excellent quality, outcomes, and experience results. The recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is the largest employer in Gillespie County with more than 600 staff and 225 medical staff members. Methodist Hospital | Hill Country, formerly Hill Country Memorial Hospital, offers state‑of‑the‑art services like the Restore Joint Replacement Center and an interventional cardiology program.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.