Patient Care Technician PRN - ER

Methodist Healthcare System; Texas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Northeast is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) on a PRN basis to support our nursing team with hands-on patient care and comfort. You will assist with vital signs, mobility and daily needs under the supervision of RNs, contributing to a safe and dignified patient experience.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma or GED, with BLS within 30 days of hire. The role emphasizes empathy, reliability and teamwork within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: None.
• Preferred: CNA/EMS/LVN paths.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, perform delegated patient care activities as directed.
• Obtain vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, and simple dressing changes.
• Assist with safe patient handling and use of transfer devices.
• Support with daily living activities (bathing, grooming, feeding).
• Maintain safe patient environment and hand hygiene.
• Communicate timely with RN and document observations.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Patient Care Technician PRN? At Methodist Hospital Northeast, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

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)trainingprogramAND CNAcertificationwiththeTexasDepartmentofAgingandDisabilityServicesonhire.
• CompletionofanEMS(EmergencyMedicalSystem) trainingprogramAND EMTcertificationwiththeTexasDepartmentof StateHealthServicesonhire.
• MHSemployeeinanLVNjobdescriptionasofDecember1,2011.

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

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

Essential Job Functions:

1.Under thesupervision 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 Northeast, 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Northeast is a 232 bed, full service hospital. We are home to the Joint Replacement Academy. We offer the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain. We house an impressive neurosurgical program. This program offers services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care.

We are recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. We handle patients with urgency. We are acknowledged by the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCIa. All complaints are handled crucially. We are identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program. We dedicate resources to our employees. We have received the Mission: Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. This is awarded for implementing specific quality improvements. These measures were outlined by the American Heart Association. The improvements impact the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. This was outlined by the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. We have been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A.

Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Patient Care Technician PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.