Patient Care Technician Med Surg

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Optional legal and pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TX, seeks dedicated nursing support for the Med Surg unit at Dell Seton Medical Center. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on aiding patient movement, personal care, accurate reporting, and equipment upkeep.

Required High School diploma or equivalent with BLS CPR within 1 month; Nurse Aide preferred. Excellent teamwork and meticulous documentation are essential to patient safety and care quality.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire date is required or accepted if from AHA or ARC.
• Nurse Aide preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required or 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Aids with movement and placement of patients.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff and documents records.
• Keeps patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.

Skills

BLS CPR

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year related experience

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

• Aids with movement and placement of patients.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documents necessary records.
• Keeps patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX
• Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center
• Department: Med Surg
• Schedule: Full Time, Day

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Aids with movement and placement of patients.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documents necessary records.
• Keeps patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Preferred Credential(s):
• Nurse Aide.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, You'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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