Patient Care Technician - Dayshift

100 Methodist Dallas Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient care under professional supervision. You will assist with nursing duties, enhance patient comfort, and coordinate with the nursing team to maintain high-quality care.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and relevant CNA/CMA or nursing program progress, with BLS certification. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to hospital protocols in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year as CNA or equivalent experience in healthcare.
• CNA, CMA or nursing student progress acceptable.
• Military medic/corpsman experience considered.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and provide support to patients, nursing unit and professional staff.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 year CNA experience

Graduate from CNA program

Certified Medical Assistant program

Nursing student - first semester completed

Military medic/corpsman experience

Foreign Nursing graduate not licensed in U.S.

EMT Certification/Paramedic License

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 Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023 Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023 Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs Methodist Health System is a faith‑based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas‑based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest‑growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award‑winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026‑2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best‑Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025