Patient Care Technician

Baylor Scott & White Health; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Waxahachie, TX is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing and clinical teams with direct patient care, vital signs, and basic clinical tasks. You will assist with patient transport and help maintain a safe care environment, collaborating with nurses and healthcare staff to ensure quality care.

The role requires strong patient care skills, BLS certification, and the ability to lift and position patients in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Strong patient care skills in clinical or hospital settings (Direct Patient Care, Patient Care support).
• Knowledge of basic clinical procedures including Medical Assisting.
• Ability to measure and document Vital Signs and escalate concerns.
• Good communication and teamwork, ability to follow instructions and collaborate with healthcare staff.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assisting program preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe; prior hospital/clinical experience beneficial.
• Ability to lift, position, and transport patients following safety and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support to nursing/clinical teams.
• Obtain and document vital signs; report changes in patient status.
• Assist with basic clinical tasks and patient transport.
• Ensure safe, clean, and organized care environment; proper use of equipment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to promote positive care.

Skills

Direct Patient Care

Patient Care support

Vital Signs

Basic clinical procedures

Medical Assisting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PCT/NA/MA program preferred

Job description

Company Description

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas, serving individuals, families, and communities across the state. The system provides a full continuum of care through 52 hospitals and more than 1,300 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Temple. Its integrated delivery network includes a health plan, research institute, quality alliance, and a leading digital health platform, MyBSWHealth, to make care more accessible, convenient, and affordable. Founded more than a century ago as a Christian ministry of healing, Baylor Scott & White Health now cares for more than three million Texans and continues to build a new kind of healthcare focused on well-being and innovation.

Role Description

The Patient Care Technician is a full-time, on-site role located in Waxahachie, TX. In this position, the individual supports nursing and clinical teams by providing direct patient care, including assisting with daily living activities, mobility, and personal hygiene in accordance with established care plans. The role includes obtaining and documenting vital signs, reporting changes in patient status, and helping maintain a safe, clean, and organized care environment. The Patient Care Technician also assists with basic clinical tasks, supports patient transport, ensures proper use of equipment, and communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to promote a positive care experience.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong patient care skills, including Direct Patient Care and Patient Care support in clinical or hospital settings.


• Candidates should possess skills in basic clinical procedures, including Medical Assisting and foundational knowledge of Medicine.


• Candidates should possess competence in measuring and documenting Vital Signs and recognizing when to elevate clinical concerns.


• Candidates should possess effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to follow instructions and collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals.


• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assisting program preferred.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within required timeframe; prior hospital or clinical experience is beneficial.


• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, positioning, and transporting patients, while following safety and infection control protocols.