Patient Care Technician - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient care under the direction of professional staff, providing support to patients, the nursing unit and clinicians. The role participates in daily patient care activities, ensuring comfort, safety and timely reporting of changes in condition.

Applicants may come from CNA, CMA, EMT backgrounds or nursing students progressing in their program; a High School diploma or equivalent is required and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year experience as 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

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of the professional staff to provide support to the patient, nursing unit and professional staff.
• Support daily patient care activities, ensuring comfort, safety and timely communication of changes in patient condition.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing assistant experience (1 year)

Graduate from CNA program

Certified Medical Assistant program

Nursing student, first semester

Military medic/corpsman experience

Foreign nursing graduate not licensed in U.S.

EMT Certification/Paramedic License

Job description

Hours of Work :
36
Days Of Week :

Work Shift :

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 Becker's Hospital Review , 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
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