Patient Care Technician EMT - FT Nights

HCA Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Patient Care Technician EMT at Methodist Hospital Westover Hills. This role involves assisting nursing staff in delivering exceptional patient care, maintaining safety, and participating in process improvement initiatives. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about patient care and looking for a fulfilling career, apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Qualifications

• One year experience as an Emergency Department Technician preferred.
• Current certification as an EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P or Military Medic required.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff in providing patient care under supervision.
• Maintains a safe patient environment and follows safety initiatives.
• Operates patient monitoring equipment and documents patient responses.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Graduate of EMT program or military medic training program

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

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Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Patient Care Technician EMT today with Methodist Hospital Westover Hills.

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a Patient Care Technician EMT. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The ED Critical Care Technician is a certified and/or licensed EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or EMT-P (Paramedic) and is part of the Emergency Department patient care team who collaboratively works in a complementary and assistive role with nursing. The ED Critical Care Technician performs a variety of RN delegated tasks under the supervision of the registered nurse. He/she assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with training, competence and skill. He/she is knowledgeable of and follows all Hospital policies and procedures. Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient environment.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of EMT program or military medic training program

2. Experience:

• One year experience as an Emergency Department Technician preferred
• One year experience as a Paramedic preferred

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient populationserved (if applicable).

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

• Current certification as an EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P or Military Medic
• BLS, ACLS, PALS (within 6 months of hire), CPI (within 90 days of hire)

Essential Job Functions:

• Consistently assists with maintaining a safe patient environment to include following all patient safety initiatives, hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate following transmission base precaution procedures.
• Demonstrates proficiency in setting up procedures as delegated.
• Actively participates in Unit-based/hospital-based committees and process improvement, i.e. Safety Champion, assists Director with bi-annual completion of Environmental Tour requirement, and actively participates in disaster response team. Functions as Super Trainer for Point of Care Testing for ED techs and as a preceptor for new techs.
• Participates as a qualified observer for initial and ongoing ED tech competencies.
• As delegated by the RN, operates patient monitoring equipment and records in patient medical record, prints rhythm strips, performs 12 lead EKGs, biomarkers and glucometer readings.
• Communicates timely and accurate information for delegated patient care activities performed, to include observed patient response to performed activities, to the assigned RN in a written or verbal format following hand-off communication guidelines.
• Performs phlebotomy, collects laboratory specimens as ordered and inserts saline lock.
• Assist in patient care, obtains and documents vital signs, provides patient hygiene, maintains clear and respectful communications with patients, families and the healthcare team. Documents all interventions.
• Transports patients within the facility utilizing appropriate transport and monitoring equipment.

Additional Job Functions:

• Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.
• Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
• Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Methodist I-CARE Values:

The Methodist I-CARE Values are essential behavior expectations of every employee.

• I ntegrity: Always do the right thing when no one is looking; this is consistent with our Mission and all of our values.
• C ompassion: We create healing experiences, we cure when we can; escort patients to death’s door when we must, but always create healing experiences.
• A ccountability: Acknowledging and assuming the responsibility for my actions and decisions for my role in helping Methodist Healthcare become exceptional.
• R espect: Treat others how we would want to be treated through a servant’s heart.
• E xcellence: Meeting the needs and exceeding expectations of our colleagues, our partners, and internal and external customers through continuous improvement.

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills is strategically situated near the Highway 151 and Loop 1604 corridor, making it easily accessible for the growing communities of San Antonio and its western suburbs. As a full-service, acute care hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional level of healthcare that meets the needs of our rapidly expanding population. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts advanced technology and world-class care in a beautifully designed environment—perfect for providing the high-quality patient experience that Methodist is renowned for.

Covering an impressive 225,000 square feet, our hospital features 54 beds and offers a comprehensive range of services. These include adult and pediatric emergency care, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology, orthopedics, robot-assisted surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, as well as pulmonology and gastroenterology. At Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, we are dedicated to your health and well-being.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician EMT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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