Patient Care Tech (Transporter) - Full-Time

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff and provide direct patient care. The role includes transporting patients between units and assisting with discharge logistics for outpatients.

Under supervision, you will perform essential patient care tasks, help ensure patient comfort and safety, and coordinate with the care team for smooth patient flow. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, CNA/MA training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required.
• 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 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Required

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 year of experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility

Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant program

Nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of a Nursing Program

Documented military experience as a 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 :

40

Days Of Week :

5

Work Shift :

8X5 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. 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, Required
• 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 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
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs