Patient Care Technician - Full Time - Clinical Decision Unit

200 Methodist Southwest Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient care under the direction of professional staff. The role supports patients, the nursing unit, and other clinical staff, ensuring comfort and safety. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA or CMA training, and BLS certification.

Experience as a nursing assistant and EMT/Paramedic credentials are valued, with alternation weekends and a 36-hour work week described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility.
• Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant program.
• Nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of a Nursing Program.
• Documented military experience as a medic/corpsman.
• Foreign Nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the U.S.
• EMT Certification/Paramedic License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of professional staff.
• Provide support to the patient, nursing unit and professional staff.
• Support daily unit activities and ensure patient comfort and safety.

Skills

Nursing assistant experience

Patient care basics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA program graduate

Certified Medical Assistant program

Nursing student (first semester completed)

Military medic/corpsman experience

Foreign nursing graduate not licensed in the US

EMT Certification/Paramedic License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Hours of Work : 1836-0715 36hrs/week Days Of Week : Monday-Friday; alternating weekends 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
• Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program
• Certified Medical Assistant program
• Nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of a Nursing Program
• Documented military experience as a medic/corpsman
• Foreign Nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the U.S
• EMT Certification/Paramedic License
• Licenses and/or Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Required

Methodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, 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 Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 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.