Patient Care Technician PRN

Methodist Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak in San Antonio, TX seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support Registered Nurses, assist with vital signs, mobility, and daily living activities, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for patients.

The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety protocols, with BLS required within 30 days. Prior CNA/EMS certification is preferred; minimal prior experience is acceptable, and PRN scheduling applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• No prior experience required.
• CNA or EMS training and certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, perform delegated patient care activities as directed.
• Obtain vital signs and monitor patient conditions.
• Assist with daily living activities (bathing, grooming, feeding).
• Support safe patient handling and mobility with transfer devices.

Skills

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Patient care

Communication

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA training program

EMS/EMT certification

Tools

PPE

SCD devices

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Patiernt Care Technician PRN

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands‑on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You’ll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education: Highschoolgraduate or equivalent educationrequired.
2. Experience:None
3. Employeecompletesinitialandongoingtrainingandcompetenciesas definedbyserviceline,facilityanddepartment/unitwhicharespecifictotheneeds ofthepatient populationserved(ifapplicable).
4. Preferred: PreviousPCT,Nurse aide,orderlyexperienceinahealthcaresettingOR ONEofthefollowing:

• CompletionofaCNA(CertifiedNursingAssistant)trainingprogramANDCNAcertificationwiththeTexasDepartmentofAgingandDisabilityServicesonhire.
• CompletionofanEMS(EmergencyMedicalSystem)trainingprogramANDEMTcertificationwiththeTexasDepartmentof StateHealthServicesonhire.
• MHSemployeeinanLVNjobdescriptionasofDecember1,2011.

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 – days of hire

Essential Job Functions:

1.Underthesupervision oftheRN,performsdelegated patientcareactivitiesasdirectedandorderedinaccordancewithone’straining,competenceandskill. Delegatedtasksmayinclude:

• Obtainingvital signs,heightandweight,intakeandoutput,calorie counts,and/orsimplenon-steriledressingchanges
• Safepatienthandling:Turningandpositioning,useofspecialtybeds,patienttransferanduseoftransferdevices, ambulationassistanceanduse ofassistivedevices,restraintalternatives, oxygenuseandtransport,suctionuse,pre-operativeskinpreparationand/oruseofsequentialcompressiondevices (SCD)
• Specimen collectiontoincludebloodcollectionforbedside glucose testing

2.Consistentlyassistswithmaintainingasafepatientenvironmenttoinclude:

• Addressingidentifiedhazardsinthephysicalenvironmentofthepatientroomtopreventpatient falls
• Handhygieneandconsistentuseofstandard precautions
• Useofpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)asappropriatefollowingtransmission-basedprecautionsprocedures

3.Communicatestimelyandaccurateinformationfordelegated patientcareactivitiesperformedtoincludeobservedpatientresponsetoperformedactivitiestotheassignedRN inawritten orverbalformatfollowinghand-offcommunicationguidelines.

4.Assiststhe RNtocollectdatafrompatientsonadmission forpatientprocessingandassistswithpatient transferordischargepreparations as instructed.

5.Assistspatients withperformingactivitiesofdailylivingtoincludebathing,shaving,oral care,toileting,grooming,changinglinens,providingwater,assistingwithmealdeliveryandfeedingasdirected.

6.Performshourlyrounding, consistentlyusesAIDETwheninteractingwithpatientsandanswersandrespondstocalllightstimely.

AdditionalJobFunctions:

1. Mayretrievemedication frompharmacy,medicationstorageroomortubesystemanddeliverto alicensedstaffmember.
2. Assistswithorientationofnewpersonnelasdirected.
3. Supportsthemissionandvisionof the Methodist Healthcare System.Understandsandiscommittedtohelpingthe Methodist Healthcare Systemanditsassociatedfacilities achieve itsgoals.
4. MustlearnandcomplywithSystemandfacilitysafetypolicies andrules;mustuseappropriatesafetyequipmentandproceduresatalltimes;mustimmediatelyreport all unsafe conditionstosupervisors;mustbefamiliar withall safetyfeatures of equipment,tools ormaterials encompassedbyjobduties;andmustcheckwithsupervisors (priortojobperformance)ifthereisaquestionastothesafeproceduretobeusedforanyjobfunction.
5. AdherestotheMHSCodeofConduct anddemonstratesethical behaviorasexpectedbyourpatients,colleaguesandthecommunity.Understandsthepersonal obligationtoreportanyactivitythatappearstoviolateapplicablelaws,rulesregulationsortheCode of Conduct itself.
6. Completes other dutiesasassigned.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is equipped with the most modern technology available. With over 280 beds, services include emergency care, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and acute rehab services.

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. The stroke rehabilitation program has received the Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease-Specific Care Certification of Stroke Rehabilitation. We belong to the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Our surgeons and technology offer minimally invasive options to patients. Surgeons from around the country come to train under our world class team. The hospital has been recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A and by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. We have also been recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®. Finally, by Medicare.gov as #1 in San Antonio and #6 in the entire nation. The hospital is 1 of only 102 hospitals to receive Medicare.gov’s 5-star rating. Join our team to be part of the innovation.

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