Patient Care Technician- Fulltime - Intermediate Care Unit

Methodist Health System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care support under the supervision of licensed staff. The role assists the nursing team, supports the unit, and helps ensure patient comfort and safety.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and relevant nursing assistant training or EMT/paramedic credentials. This is a full-time, on-site position at our Magnet-designated hospital.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of nursing assistant experience or related training.
• Certified Nursing Assistant program or EMT/paramedic credentials accepted.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Technician assists with patient care under supervision to support patients, nursing units, and staff.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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

Job description

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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

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