Patient Care Technician | PreOp/PACU | PRN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

North Central Surgical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a PRN Patient Care Technician to join the team. The role involves assisting with direct patient care, managing patient flow through departments, answering phones, and supporting nurses.

Chart building and routine medical procedures are also part of the duties. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; CNA certification is preferred, and AHA BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA preferred.
• One year of experience preferred.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to follow established cleaning methods.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation procedures.
• Maintain equipment and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care and patient flow through departments.
• Answer phones and support nursing staff.
• Chart building and documentation.
• Perform routine medical procedures as needed.
• Authorized to access storage areas within scope of practice for patient care duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Infection control

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA (preferred)

AHA BLS certification

Job description

North Central Surgical Center (NCSC) is a highly successful, Baylor Scott & White affiliated hospital located in Dallas, TX. We partner with the very best team members and medical staff in the area. We are an elective surgical focused hospital that performs over 12,000 procedures per year.

FACTS ABOUT NORTH CENTRAL:

Opened in 2005, 14 Operating Rooms and 30 Medical/Surgical Patient Rooms. We are conveniently located at Walnut Hill & I 75 in the prestigious North Park area. Specialties include Orthopedics, Spine, General Surgery, Pain Management, Urology, GI/Endoscopy, Plastic, Podiatry and Bariatric surgeries. Managed by United Surgical Partners International. Joint Commission Accredited.

We are currently seeking a PRN Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our team.

Job Duties

Assists with direct patient care, patient flow through departments, answers phones, troubleshoots for nurses, chart building, and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature as needed. Authorized to access storage areas for the purpose of performing patient care duties within the scope of practice.

Required Skills

• High school student or graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), preferred
• One year of experience is preferred
• AHA BLS certification, required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully
• Possess the ability to follow established cleaning methods in performing daily tasks.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation procedures
• Must be able to keep all equipment in good working condition and ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.