Patient Care Technican - PRN - Days

Methodist-Health-System; Celina (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Celina Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the team on a PRN basis. You will support patient care on the nursing unit and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality care.

The role requires graduation from a certified PCT/Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant program or relevant experience, BLS, and readiness to work a variable schedule including weekends and holidays in Celina, Texas.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant Program.
• Or 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility.
• Or nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of the nursing program.
• Or documented military experience as a medic/corpsman.
• Or EMT Certification/Paramedic License Experience.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for your professional growth.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Accountability

Initiative

Self-starter

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Hours of Work :1 Shift per Week; 6:45 AM - 7:15 PMDays Of Week :Varies; Weekends and Holidays RequiredWork Shift :PRN (United States of America)Job Description :Your Job:In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Patient Care Technician professional assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff.Your Job Requirements:• Graduate from a certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant Program• Or 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility• Or nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of the 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• Or EMT Certification/Paramedic License Experience• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card required• High school diploma or GED required Your Job Responsibilities:• Communicate clearly and openly• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment• Be accountable for your performance• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience• Take initiative for your professional growth• Be engaged and eager to build a winning teamMethodist Celina Medical Center is located on a 40+ acre campus just off of Dallas Parkway, and will serve as the community’s first full-service hospital, serving Celina and surrounding communities. The four-story medical center will open with 51 beds, with plans for expansion, and will feature a range of services including cardiology, women’s services, orthopedics, robotic surgery, and more. The campus will also include a 40,000-square-foot medical office building.The $237 million facility will be one of Celina’s largest employers in the fastest growing city in the country. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.Additional Job Description:Category B: Employee with patient care impact.FLSA: Non-exemptJob Purpose:Under the Direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide supportservices to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff.Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.Age Specific Care ConsiderationsAdults: 18+ years - 35 yearsAdults: 35+ years - 65 yearsAdults: 65+ yearsChildren D: 12+ years - 18 yearsRelated Work Experience and Other Skills:Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and family membersAble to follow oral and written instructionsDemonstrates accountability for own actions.Demonstrates compliance with hospital dress code.Demonstrates initiative, is a self-starter. Is able to work independently, prioritizing and organizing workload effectively to complete tasks within the time frames delegated.Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms and names of medications.Demonstrates understanding of MHD guidelines and reference, Infection Control guidelines, and MHS safety guidelines.Proactive not reactive, analyzes problems accurately, develops recommendations and takes appropriate actions to solve problems.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentGeneral Activity: Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 of timeGeneral Activity: Standing Stationary: 1/3 to 2/3 of timeGeneral Activity: Talk: Up to 1/3 of timeGeneral Activity: Walking: 1/3 to 2/3 of timeHazardous Conditions: Exposure to Allergic IrritantsHazardous Conditions: Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Category IHazardous Conditions: Exposure to Infectious DiseasesHazardous Conditions: Exposure to Respiratory IrritantsHazardous Conditions: Exposure to Skin IrritantsHazardous Conditions: Use of Electrical EquipmentHazardous Conditions: Use of Sharp UtensilsMotion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Carry: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Climb: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Lift: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Push/Pull: Up to 100+ lbs.: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of timeSensory Demands: Hearing Normal Noise LevelSensory Demands: Hearing Occasional Loud NoiseSensory Demands: Vision EssentialUse of hands to finger, handle or feel: 2/3 or more of timeWork Environment: Works IndoorsJob Roles:If specially trained to do, performs additional functions for patients, specificallydelineated for assigned unit: Lab specimens collected; appropriately labeled, anddelivered to lab in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate safety measures to preventpatient and staff injury; Communicates results of selected tests to professional staff in atimely manner; Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safetymanuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues.- Maintains clean work environment, adequate equipment and supplies: Equipment iskept in good working condition; related supplies are kept clean, and are at desired parlevels.- Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff:Activities of daily living such as baths, oral hygiene, and oral feedings performed tosatisfaction of patient and professional staff; Patient mobility performed (i.e. turning,lifting, moving) utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and self-injury;Patient meals and nourishments are offered, administered, and recorded in a timelymanner; Assists Nursing staff with admission, discharge, transfer, and transport ofpatients.- Respond effectively in emergencies and assists in prevention of patient injury: InitiatesCPR when appropriate; Utilizes side rails and restraints to prevent patient injury;Reports to professional staff patients at increased risk for injury.- Other duties as assignedMethodist Celina Medical Center is located on a 40+ acre campus just off of Dallas Parkway, and will serve as the community’s first full-service hospital, serving Celina and surrounding communities. The four-story medical center will open with 51 beds, with plans for expansion, and will feature a range of services including cardiology, women’s services, orthopedics, robotic surgery, and more. The campus will also include a 40,000-square-foot medical office building.The $237 million facility will be one of Celina’s largest employers in the fastest growing city in the country. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.