Patient Care Technician

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare’s Methodist Hospital Northeast is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join a collaborative nursing team. You will assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility and personal care, while supporting RNs in delivering hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients.

Your attention, empathy and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity. The role emphasizes completing training and competencies tailored to the unit, with preferred CNA or

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent education required.
• Experience: None
• Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).
• Preferred: Previous PCT, Nurse aide, orderly experience in a healthcare setting OR one of the following when applicable: CNA training with certification or EMS training with EMT certification or MHS LVN employee.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily patient needs such as vital signs, mobility and personal care.
• Support Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and help monitor conditions.
• Help implement care plans and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for patients.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Patient Care Technician? At Methodist Hospital Northeast, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

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: High school graduate or equivalent education required.
2. Experience: None
3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).
4. Preferred: Previous PCT, Nurse aide, orderly experience in a healthcare setting OR ONE of the following:

• Completion of a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training program AND CNA certification with the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services on hire.
• Completion of an EMS (Emergency Medical System) training program AND EMT certification with the Texas Department of State Health Services on hire.
• MHS employee in an LVN