Patient Care Technician - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient care under the guidance of licensed staff, providing essential support to patients and the nursing team.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and acceptable pathways from nursing assistant programs or related training. Experience options include CNA, CMA programs, nursing student progress, or EMT/medic personnel backgrounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility or graduate from a certified nursing assistant program or Certified Medical Assistant program or nursing student who completes first semester of a nursing program or documented military medic/corpsman experience or foreign nursing graduate not licensed to practice as RN in the U.S. or EMT certification/paramedic license.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Technician assists with patient care under the direction of the professional staff to support the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant program graduate

Certified Medical Assistant program

Nursing student in first semester

Military medic/corpsman experience

Foreign Nursing graduate not licensed

EMT Certification/Paramedic License

BLS Certification

Job description

Hours of Work :

36

Days Of Week :

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Job Purpose

• The Patient Care Technician under the direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide support to the patient, nursing unit and professional staff.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required
• 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility Or
• Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program Or
• Certified Medical Assistant program Or
• Nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of a 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 U.S Or
• EMT Certification/Paramedic License

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Required

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:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
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