Patient Care Technician – Pulmonary MedSurg (FT Days)

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b) retirement

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension seeks a patient care assistant at Seton Medical Center Austin in Austin, TX. The role supports patient movement, personal care, and daily living activities under nursing staff supervision.

You will document changes in patient conditions and maintain clean rooms and equipment. Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and either 1 year of relevant experience or licensure/certification such as BLS, with certification valid within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable experience required.
• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Required licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Aids with movement and placement of patients.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff; documents necessary records.
• Keeps patient rooms clean, orderly, and maintains medical equipment.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Ascension seeks a patient care assistant at Seton Medical Center Austin in Austin, TX. The role supports patient movement, personal care, and daily living activities under nursing staff supervision.

You will document changes in patient conditions and maintain clean rooms and equipment. Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and either 1 year of relevant experience or licensure/certification such as BLS, with certification valid within 30 days of hire.