Patient Care Technician - Fulltime- Medical/Surgical
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician works under the direction of professional staff and assists with patient care, supporting patients, the nursing unit, and professional staff. This position is for a Medical/Surgical unit. Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service acute care hospital serving Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. It is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and was the first hospital in the nation to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. The organization also provides services at its Campus for Continuing Care, including behavioral health and addiction recovery, inpatient rehabilitation, and long-term acute care. The hospital welcomes the skills and talents of all groups and strives to have a diverse workforce reflecting the communities it serves.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility, or one of the following: graduation from a certified nursing assistant program; completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program; nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of a nursing program; documented military experience as a medic or corpsman; foreign nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the U.S.; or EMT certification/paramedic license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care under the direction of professional staff.
- Provide support to patients, the nursing unit, and professional staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
