Surgical ICU Unit Tech: Patient Care & Lab Draws

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a Unit Technician to support patient care and unit operations on site. The role involves phlebotomy, assisting nurses, and managing clerical tasks to ensure smooth patient flow and information access for staff and families.

The position requires completion of an accredited nurse aide, medical assistant, or patient care program, plus CPR certification within 90 days. Experience in acute care and strong communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or hold one of the listed nurse aide/medical staff trainings.
• Current Heartsaver CPR within 90 days of hire/placement required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy tasks and lab draws as needed for the unit.
• Coordinate patient care and clerical needs; act as primary contact for the unit.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Computer skills

Flexibility

Education

Formal nurse aide course

Certified nurse aide registry

Medical assistant course

Medical assistant certificate

Patient care technician course

Patient care technician certificate

Enrollment in nursing program with fundamentals

Graduate from nursing school

Parkland's job training program

Tools

None

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking a Unit Technician to support patient care and unit operations on site. The role involves phlebotomy, assisting nurses, and managing clerical tasks to ensure smooth patient flow and information access for staff and families.

The position requires completion of an accredited nurse aide, medical assistant, or patient care program, plus CPR certification within 90 days. Experience in acute care and strong communication are valued.