Patient Care Technician Full Time 3 Medical IMC Days

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician who with guidance from professional staff will assist with patient care to support patients, the nursing unit, and the professional team. The role emphasizes compassionate care, attention to patient needs, and collaboration with nurses and clinicians.

Eligible candidates include high school graduates with applicable CNA/CMA training or nursing students in the first semester, EMT/paramedic certified, or those with military

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience as a nursing assistant or equivalent healthcare facility.
• Graduate from CNA or CMA program or nursing student in first semester.
• EMT/Paramedic certification/license.
• Military medic/corpsman experience accepted.
• Foreign nursing graduate not licensed in US accepted.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of professional staff to support the patient, nursing unit and professional staff.

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

Job description

• 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 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 Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. 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
• Level III Trauma Center