Patient Care Technician- Fulltime - Intermediate Care Unit

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nursing staff and support patient care on the unit. The role works under professional supervision to help with routine tasks and provide comfort to patients in a full-service acute care environment.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid BLS certification, and relevant experience or educational background in nursing support roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of CNA experience or equivalent in a healthcare setting.
• CNA program graduation or CMA program completion is acceptable.
• Nursing students who have completed semester 1 may apply.
• EMT or Paramedic credentials considered favorable.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 year CNA experience or equivalent

CNA program graduate

Certified Medical Assistant program

Nursing student in first semester

EMT/Paramedic certification

Foreign Nursing graduate not licensed

BLS Certification

Job description

Hours of Work :Days Of Week :Work Shift :Job Description :Job PurposeThe 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, Required1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility OrGraduate from a certified nursing assistant program OrCertified Medical Assistant program OrNursing student who documents completion of the first semester of a Nursing Program OrDocumented military experience as a medic/corpsman OrForeign Nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the U.S OrEMT Certification/Paramedic LicenseLicenses and/or Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, RequiredMethodist 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 hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLevel III Trauma Center