Patient Care Technician

Ascension Health; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Financial security & retirement

Time to recharge

Career growth

Emotional well-being

Family support

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension Health in Cedar Park, TX is seeking a compassionate care teammate in Med Surg to support patient mobility, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS certification within 30 days, and the ability to report changes to nursing staff while keeping accurate records. This full-time day shift position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe patient movement, transfers, and positioning to maximize comfort and support rehabilitation goals.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene needs.
• Monitor patient well-being and promptly report physical, mental, or emotional changes to nursing staff with accurate records.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and hygienic patient environment and manage essential medical equipment for safety.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Positioning

Documentation

Education

High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

BLS Provider certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Cedar Park, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Cedar Park Medical Center

Department: Med Surg

Schedule: Full time | Day shift

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Patient Mobility & Positioning: Facilitate safe patient movement, transfers, and positioning to maximize comfort and support physical rehabilitation goals.


• Daily Living Assistance: Deliver compassionate, high-quality care by assisting patients with essential activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene needs.


• Clinical Reporting & Documentation: Monitor patient well-being to promptly report physical, mental, or emotional changes to nursing staff while maintaining precise medical records.


• Environment & Equipment Maintenance: Ensure a clean, organized, and hygienic patient environment while managing and maintaining essential medical equipment for optimal safety.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):


• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options


• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance


• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning


• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources


• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits


• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 17.89

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