Patient Care Technician - ICU

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join a multidisciplinary team and provide essential support on the patient care unit. You’ll assist with patient care and collaborate with nursing staff to deliver high-quality service.

Ideal candidates graduate from an accredited CNA or CMA program or have equivalent experience; BLS is required; HS diploma or GED is accepted. This on-site role supports our mission at the flagship hospital.

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 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Accountability

Improve patient experience

Education

Certified nursing assistant program

Certified medical assistant program

First semester nursing student

Military medic/corpsman

Foreign nursing graduate not licensed

American Heart Association BLS

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hours of Work :

1845/0715

Days Of Week :

Work Shift :

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.

• 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.

• 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

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