Patient Care Technician - Fulltime

Methodist Health System; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southlake Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with patient care under supervision, supporting patients, the nursing unit and professional staff. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification, with CNA/CMA pathways or related nursing coursework considered an asset.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a hospital setting, with emphasis on safety, compassionate care, and adherence to clinical protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• One year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility or CNA/CMA program graduate.
• Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program or CMA program.
• Nursing student who has completed the first semester of a nursing program.
• Documented military medic/corpsman experience.
• Foreign nursing graduates not licensed in the U.S. may apply.
• EMT certification/paramedic license is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Technician, under the direction of professional staff, assists with patient care to support the patient, nursing unit and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

BLS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing assistant experience

CNA/CMA program graduate

Nursing student (1st semester)

Military medic/corpsman

Foreign nursing grad unlicensed

EMT/Paramedic

Job description

Hours of Work

40

Days Of Week

Monday - Thursday

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 Southlake Medical Center is a 54-bed, acute care hospital serving Southlake, Keller, Grapevine, and northeastern Tarrant County in North Texas. Designed to expand as the community grows, we have 11 operating suites, two endoscopy suites, a diagnostic and interventional catheterization lab, and a newly expanded emergency department with 12 exam rooms. We provide a full complement of services, from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging. 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:

• 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
• Cardiac catheterization lab
• Robotic surgery capabilities
• SPECT/CT and nuclear medicine capabilities