Patient Care Tech/Transporter - Full-Time

Methodist-Health-System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient care under the direction of professional staff in the Surgical Services area. The role includes transporting patients between units and assisting with discharge to the vehicle, supporting the nursing staff and unit operations.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of nursing assistant experience or CNA/Nursing student completion, and Basic Life Support (BLS)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of nursing assistant experience or CNA/EMT/Nursing student completion required.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under supervision of professional staff.
• Transport patients between units and discharge to vehicle.
• Support nursing staff and unit operations.

Skills

Patient care

Transporting patients

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA program or CNA certification

EMT/Paramedic or nursing student (first semester)

Job description

Hours of Work :40Days Of Week :Work 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