Patient Care Technician - Ortho Spine PRN

Medical City Frisco; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare facility as a Patient Care Technician, where you will provide essential care to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and supporting nursing staff in delivering high-quality care. With a commitment to patient experience and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow in your healthcare career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care under supervision.
• Assist nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in nursing care plans and perform direct patient care.
• Obtain and record patient information and assist with mobility.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Mobility Assistance

Communication

Education

CNA License

Healthcare Experience

Job description

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Patient Care Technician today with Medical City Frisco.

Benefits

Medical City Frisco offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a Patient Care Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care according to the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the department, while maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe environment. The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.

What you will do in this role:

• Participate in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the care cycle, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Assist with mobility through regular turning, positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Support the use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfer patients between units or departments and assist with discharges. Demonstrate proper body mechanics.
• Obtain or assist in collecting specimens for diagnostic or waived tests, ensuring accuracy of labels and timely transfer.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including eating, drinking, bathing, grooming, oral care, and elimination. Change bed linens as needed.
• Serve as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
• Engage in evidence-based practices that enhance the patient experience, including safety rounding, communication fundamentals (AIDET), Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• CNA license preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Medical City Frisco is a 60+ bed acute care hospital, part of the Medical City network, offering services including adult and pediatric surgery, orthopedics, robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, imaging, and emergency services. We provide specialized care for women, including fertility services, women's cancers, luxury childbirth options, and a Level II NICU. Our facility is LEED certified, emphasizing environmental and energy efficiency, designed to offer a modern and exceptional healthcare experience.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, we invested approximately 3.7 billion dollars in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you seek an opportunity that offers satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician position. We review applications promptly, and highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.