Patient Care Technician - Fulltime- Medical/Surgical

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

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Technician to support patient care under licensed staff. The role welcomes candidates with a High School Diploma and CNA/MA program completion, nursing students, EMTs, or military medics, and requires BLS certification.

The hospital emphasizes its trauma and stroke center designations and offers diverse services across campuses, with a focus on teamwork and patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year experience as a nursing assistant or related clinical program accepted.
• CNA/MA program graduation or nursing student completion of first semester accepted.
• EMT/paramedic license or military medic experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the direction of licensed staff to support the nursing unit and professional team.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA program graduate

Certified Medical Assistant program

Nursing student (first semester)

Military medic/corpsman

Foreign nursing graduate not licensed

EMT Certification/Paramedic License

BLS Certification

Job description

Hours of Work :12 hr shiftsDays Of Week :VariesWork 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