Patient Care Technician: Vital Support in a Top Hospital

Joinmethodist; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Methodist Childrens Hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician to join our collaborative nursing team, supporting RNs with hands-on care, vital signs, mobility and personal care. You’ll help maintain a safe, welcoming environment and assist with daily needs while contributing to care plans.

Your role emphasizes empathy, teamwork and patient comfort, with responsibilities spanning preparation, transfers, basic care, clean/stocked spaces, and effective communication with families and the care team.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery.
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Job description

Methodist Childrens Hospital seeks a Patient Care Technician to join our collaborative nursing team, supporting RNs with hands-on care, vital signs, mobility and personal care. You’ll help maintain a safe, welcoming environment and assist with daily needs while contributing to care plans.

Your role emphasizes empathy, teamwork and patient comfort, with responsibilities spanning preparation, transfers, basic care, clean/stocked spaces, and effective communication with families and the care team.