Patient Care Technician-Burn Unit - Nightshift

Methodist Health System

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 2,066,000 - 3,306,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

Methodist Health System is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient care and support services for patients, nursing units, and staff. The role requires clear communication, teamwork, accountability, and a proactive attitude to improve patient experience.

Shifts include overnight hours (1900-0700) in Dallas; candidates may be certified PCT/NA, nursing student, EMT, or related experience. A healthcare provider BLS card and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

Graduate from a certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant Program
Or 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility
Or nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of the nursing program
Or documented military experience as a medic/corpsman
Or foreign nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the
Or EMT Certification/Paramedic License Experience
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card required
High school diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

Communicate clearly and openly
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
Be accountable for your performance
Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
Take initiative for your professional growth
Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate from a certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Your Job:

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Patient Care Technician professional assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff.

Hours of Work :

1900-0700

Days Of Week :

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job:

Your Job Requirements:

Graduate from a certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant Program
Or 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility
Or nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of the nursing program
Or documented military experience as a medic/corpsman
Or foreign nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the
Or EMT Certification/Paramedic License Experience
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card required
High school diploma or GED required

Your Job Responsibilities:

Communicate clearly and openly
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
Be accountable for your performance
Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
Take initiative for your professional growth
Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Additional Job Description:

Category B: Employee with patient care impact.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Purpose:

Under the Direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Age Specific Care Considerations

Adults: 18+ years - 35 years

Adults: 35+ years - 65 years

Adults: 65+ years

Children D: 12+ years - 18 years

Related Work Experience and Other Skills:

Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.

Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and family members

Able to follow oral and written instructions

Demonstrates accountability for own actions.

Demonstrates compliance with hospital dress code.

Demonstrates initiative, is a self-starter. Is able to work independently, prioritizing and organizing workload effectively to complete tasks within the time frames delegated.

Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms and names of medications.

Demonstrates understanding of MHD guidelines and reference, Infection Control guidelines, and MHS safety guidelines.

Proactive not reactive, analyzes problems accurately, develops recommendations and takes appropriate actions to solve problems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

General Activity: Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 of time

General Activity: Standing Stationary: 1/3 to 2/3 of time

General Activity: Talk: Up to 1/3 of time

General Activity: Walking: 1/3 to 2/3 of time

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Allergic Irritants

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Category I

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Infectious Diseases

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Respiratory Irritants

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Skin Irritants

Hazardous Conditions: Use of Electrical Equipment

Hazardous Conditions: Use of Sharp Utensils

Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Carry: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Climb: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Lift: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Push/Pull: Up to 100+ lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time

Sensory Demands: Hearing Normal Noise Level

Sensory Demands: Hearing Occasional Loud Noise

Sensory Demands: Vision Essential

Use of hands to finger, handle or feel: 2/3 or more of time

Work Environment: Works Indoors

Job Roles:

If specially trained to do, performs additional functions for patients, specifically delineated for assigned unit: Lab specimens collected; appropriately labeled, and

delivered to lab in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and staff injury; Communicates results of selected tests to professional staff in a timely manner; Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safety manuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues.

Maintains clean work environment, adequate equipment and supplies: Equipment is kept in good working condition; related supplies are kept clean, and are at desired par levels.

Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff: Activities of daily living such as baths, oral hygiene, and oral feedings performed to satisfaction of patient and professional staff; Patient mobility performed (i.e. turning, lifting, moving) utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and self-injury; Patient meals and nourishments are offered, administered, and recorded in a timely manner; Assists Nursing staff with admission, discharge, transfer, and transport of patients.

Respond effectively in emergencies and assists in prevention of patient injury: Initiates CPR when appropriate; Utilizes side rails and restraints to prevent patient injury; Reports to professional staff patients at increased risk for injury.

Other duties as assigned

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: