Patient Care Technician- PRN- Days- Med/Surg

Methodist-Health-System; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Richardson Medical Center in the Dallas area is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff and patient care in a fast-paced setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality care and assist with admissions, discharges, and transport.

Requirements include graduation from a certified PCT/NA/MA program, or 1 year as a nursing assistant, or nursing student after the first semester, or EMT/paramedic, plus BLS and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or 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
• Or EMT Certification/Paramedic License
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card required
• High school diploma or GED required

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

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Follow instructions

Accountability

Compliance

Initiative

Medical terms knowledge

Infection control knowledge

Education

Certified Patient Care Technician Program

Nursing Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Program

Nursing student – first semester

EMT/Paramedic certification

Foreign nursing graduate not licensed

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hours of Work :7a - 7pDays Of Week :variesWork Shift :PRN (United States of America)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.Your Job Requirements:• Graduate from a certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or 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• Or EMT Certification/Paramedic License Experience• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card required• High school diploma or GED required Your Job 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 teamAdditional Job Description:Category B: Employee with patient care impact.FLSA: Non-exemptJob Purpose:Under the Direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide supportservices to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff.Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.Age Specific Care ConsiderationsAdults: 18+ years - 35 yearsAdults: 35+ years - 65 yearsAdults: 65+ yearsChildren D: 12+ years - 18 yearsRelated Work Experience and Other Skills:Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and family membersAble to follow oral and written instructionsDemonstrates accountability for own actions.Demonstrates compliance with hospital dress code.Demonstrates initiative, is a self-starter. Is able to work independently, prioritizing and organizing workload effectively to complete tasks within the time frames delegated.Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms and names of medications.Demonstrates understanding of MHD guidelines and reference, Infection Control guidelines, and MHS safety guidelines.Proactive not reactive, analyzes problems accurately, develops recommendations and takes appropriate actions to solve problems.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentGeneral Activity: Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 of timeGeneral Activity: Standing Stationary: 1/3 to 2/3 of timeGeneral Activity: Talk: Up to 1/3 of timeGeneral Activity: Walking: 1/3 to 2/3 of timeHazardous Conditions: Exposure to Allergic IrritantsHazardous Conditions: Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Category IHazardous Conditions: Exposure to Infectious DiseasesHazardous Conditions: Exposure to Respiratory IrritantsHazardous Conditions: Exposure to Skin IrritantsHazardous Conditions: Use of Electrical EquipmentHazardous Conditions: Use of Sharp UtensilsMotion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Carry: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Climb: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Lift: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Push/Pull: Up to 100+ lbs.: Up to 1/3 of timeMotion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of timeSensory Demands: Hearing Normal Noise LevelSensory Demands: Hearing Occasional Loud NoiseSensory Demands: Vision EssentialUse of hands to finger, handle or feel: 2/3 or more of timeWork Environment: Works IndoorsJob Roles:If specially trained to do, performs additional functions for patients, specificallydelineated for assigned unit: Lab specimens collected; appropriately labeled, anddelivered to lab in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate safety measures to preventpatient and staff injury; Communicates results of selected tests to professional staff in atimely manner; Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safetymanuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues.- Maintains clean work environment, adequate equipment and supplies: Equipment iskept in good working condition; related supplies are kept clean, and are at desired parlevels.- Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff:Activities of daily living such as baths, oral hygiene, and oral feedings performed tosatisfaction of patient and professional staff; Patient mobility performed (i.e. turning,lifting, moving) utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and self-injury;Patient meals and nourishments are offered, administered, and recorded in a timelymanner; Assists Nursing staff with admission, discharge, transfer, and transport ofpatients.- Respond effectively in emergencies and assists in prevention of patient injury: InitiatesCPR when appropriate; Utilizes side rails and restraints to prevent patient injury;Reports to professional staff patients at increased risk for injury.- Other duties as assignedMethodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. 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 hospital150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023Level III Neonatal Intensive Care UnitLevel III Trauma Center