Patient Care Technician Transitional Care Unit

HCA Healthcare • San Antonio, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Methodist Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for patients. The PCT assists with vital signs, mobility, personal care, and monitoring patients’ conditions while supporting care plans. This role is in a small unit and requires working as the only patient care technician on the shift, with floating to other units as census fluctuates. It is a full-time night position consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week.

Requirements

• Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• At least 1 year of experience in an acute care setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working independently as the only patient care technician on a shift in a small unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support care and recovery.
• Provide non-medicated care, including dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices.
• Keep patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked.
• Manage supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness.
• Communicate kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality.
• Support Registered Nurses with hands-on patient care and monitoring patients’ conditions and care plans.
• Work as the only patient care technician on the shift in a small unit and float to other units as census fluctuates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed