Patient Care Technician

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) match

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our nursing team. You will support Registered Nurses with daily patient care, monitor conditions, and help create a safe, welcoming environment for patients.

The role emphasizes vital signs, mobility, personal care, and clear communication using AIDET. Minimum education is a high school diploma; no prior experience required; BLS within 30 days of hire. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience: None
• Preferred: CNA/Nurse aide/EMT training or certification in Texas is a plus.
• EMS/EMT certification with Texas Dept of State Health Services on hire is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, performs delegated patient-care activities.
• Obtain vital signs, height/weight, I&O, and basic dressing changes.
• Assist with daily living activities: bathing, grooming, feeding, mobility.
• Support safe patient environment and hand hygiene; follow standard precautions.
• Communicate patient needs to RN and document hand-off information.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges as directed.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Personal care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Patient Care Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Westover Hills which is part of the nations 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.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education: Highschoolgraduate or equivalent educationrequired.
2. Experience:None
3. Employeecompletesinitialandongoingtrainingandcompetenciesas definedbyserviceline,facilityanddepartment/unitwhicharespecifictotheneeds ofthepatient populationserved(ifapplicable).
4. Preferred: PreviousPCT,Nurse aide,orderlyexperienceinahealthcaresettingORONEofthefollowing:

• CompletionofaCNA(CertifiedNursingAssistant)trainingprogramANDCNAcertificationwiththeTexasDepartmentofAgingandDisabilityServicesonhire.
• CompletionofanEMS(EmergencyMedicalSystem) trainingprogramANDEMTcertificationwiththeTexasDepartmentof StateHealthServicesonhire.
• MHSemployeeinanLVNjobdescriptionasofDecember1,2011.

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 – days of hire

Essential Job Functions:

1.Underthesupervision oftheRN,performsdelegated patientcareactivitiesasdirectedandorderedinaccordancewithone'straining,competenceandskill. Delegatedtasksmayinclude:

• Obtainingvital signs,heightandweight,intakeandoutput,calorie counts,and/orsimplenon-steriledressingchanges
• Safepatienthandling:Turningandpositioning,useofspecialtybeds,patienttransferanduseoftransferdevices, ambulationassistanceanduse ofassistivedevices,restraintalternatives, oxygenuseandtransport,suctionuse,pre-operativeskinpreparationand/oruseofsequentialcompressiondevices (SCD)
• Specimen collectiontoincludebloodcollectionforbedside glucose testing

2.Consistentlyassistswithmaintainingasafepatientenvironmenttoinclude:

• Addressingidentifiedhazardsinthephysicalenvironmentofthepatientroomtopreventpatient falls
• Handhygieneandconsistentuseofstandard precautions
• Useofpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)asappropriatefollowingtransmission-basedprecautionsprocedures

3.Communicatestimelyandaccurateinformationfordelegated patientcareactivitiesperformedtoincludeobservedpatientresponsetoperformedactivitiestotheassignedRN inawritten orverbalformatfollowinghand-offcommunicationguidelines.

4.Assiststhe RNtocollectdatafrompatientsonadmission forpatientprocessingandassistswithpatient transferordischargepreparations as instructed.

5.Assistspatients withperformingactivitiesofdailylivingtoincludebathing,shaving,oral care,toileting,grooming,changinglinens,providingwater,assistingwithmealdeliveryandfeedingasdirected.

6.Performshourlyrounding, consistentlyusesAIDETwheninteractingwithpatientsandanswersandrespondstocalllightstimely.

AdditionalJobFunctions:

1. Mayretrievemedication frompharmacy,medicationstorageroomortubesystemanddeliverto alicensedstaffmember.
2. Assistswithorientationofnewpersonnelasdirected.
3. Supportsthemissionandvisionof the Methodist Healthcare System.Understandsandiscommittedtohelpingthe Methodist Healthcare Systemanditsassociatedfacilities achieve itsgoals.
4. MustlearnandcomplywithSystemandfacilitysafetypolicies andrules;mustuseappropriatesafetyequipmentandproceduresatalltimes;mustimmediatelyreport all unsafe conditionstosupervisors;mustbefamiliar withall safetyfeatures of equipment,tools ormaterials encompassedbyjobduties;andmustcheckwithsupervisors (priortojobperformance)ifthereisaquestionastothesafeproceduretobeusedforanyjobfunction.
5. AdherestotheMHSCodeofConduct anddemonstratesethical behaviorasexpectedbyourpatients,colleaguesandthecommunity.Understandsthepersonal obligationtoreportanyactivitythatappearstoviolateapplicablelaws,rulesregulationsortheCode of Conduct itself.
6. Completes other dutiesasassigned.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills is strategically situated near the Highway 151 and Loop 1604 corridor, making it easily accessible for the growing communities of San Antonio and its western suburbs. As a full-service, acute care hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional level of healthcare that meets the needs of our rapidly expanding population. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts advanced technology and world-class care in a beautifully designed environment-perfect for providing the high-quality patient experience that Methodist is renowned for.

Covering an impressive 225,000 square feet, our hospital features 54 beds and offers a comprehensive range of services. These include adult and pediatric emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, orthopedics, robot-assisted surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, as well as pulmonology and gastroenterology. At Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, we are dedicated to your health and well-being.

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 costs 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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.