Patient Care Technician - Fulltime

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient care and support nursing staff. The role emphasizes clear communication, teamwork, accountability, and a focus on improving the patient experience.

The hospital is part of Methodist Health System, a Magnet-designated, award-winning employer with a long history of service, trauma care, and specialty programs. Expect a collaborative, high-pace work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program or certified medical assistant program.
• Or 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility.
• Or nursing student who has completed the first semester of the nursing program.
• Or documented military experience as a medic/corpsman.
• Or foreign nursing graduate not currently licensed in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance.
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for professional growth.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Accountability

Patient-centric care

Professional growth

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Certified Medical Assistant program

Nursing student (first semester)

Foreign nursing graduate not licensed

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Your Job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Patient Care Technician professional assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff.

Job Requirements

• Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program or certified medical assistant program
• Or 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility
• Or nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of the 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.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card required
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.

Your Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Work Shift

12X3 Day (United States of America)

Employer

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