Patient Care Technician

Ascension; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Counseling services

Parental leave

Legal and pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Providence in Waco, TX, seeks an Emergency Department professional for a full-time night-shift role. The position supports daily living activities, monitors patient wellbeing, maintains precise records, and ensures a safe, clean environment. Join a mission-driven health system with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Minimum requirements include BLS certification within 30 days of hire and a high school diploma or equivalent (or 1 year of related experience). EEO employer.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire date.
• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care by assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and safe entry/exit protocols.
• Monitor patient well-being by tracking physical, mental, and emotional changes and reporting key findings to nursing staff.
• Ensure accurate documentation by maintaining precise patient records and clinical logs to support the healthcare team.
• Optimize environment safety by keeping patient rooms orderly and ensuring medical equipment is clean and well-maintained.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of related experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Waco, TX

Facility: Ascension Providence

Department: Emergency Department

Schedule: Full time, 3-12 hour shifts, night shift

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide high-quality patient care by assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and safe entry or exit protocols.
• Monitor patient well-being by tracking physical, mental, and emotional changes and reporting key findings to nursing staff.
• Ensure accurate documentation by maintaining precise patient records and clinical logs to support the healthcare team.
• Optimize environment safety by keeping patient rooms orderly and ensuring medical equipment is clean and well-maintained.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. 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.

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.