Patient Care Technician - PRN - Nights

Methodist Health System•Celina, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician assists with patient care under the direction of professional staff, providing support services to patients, the nursing unit, and professional staff. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to support patient care and the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. The position is PRN on nights, with hours from 1845 to 0715. Workdays vary, and weekends and holidays are required. The role is classified as Category B (employee with patient care impact) and is non-exempt. Methodist Celina Medical Center is a planned four-story, 51-bed full-service hospital on a 40-plus-acre campus in Celina, Texas, with plans for expansion. The campus will include a 40,000-square-foot medical office building and services such as cardiology, women’s services, orthopedics, and robotic surgery.

Requirements

Graduate from a certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant program; or have one year of experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility; or be a nursing student with documented completion of the first semester of a nursing program; or have documented military experience as a medic or corpsman; or have EMT certification or paramedic-license experience; or be a foreign nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card required.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff at all levels, patients, and family members.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Demonstrates accountability, initiative, and the ability to work independently while prioritizing and organizing workload to complete tasks within delegated time frames.
Knowledge of medical terminology and medication names.
Understanding of MHD guidelines and references, Infection Control guidelines, and MHS safety guidelines.
Ability to analyze problems, develop recommendations, and take appropriate action to solve problems.
Must work varying days, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Communicate clearly and openly.
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
Be accountable for performance and actions.
Look for ways to improve the patient experience.
Take initiative for professional growth and contribute to building a strong team.
Perform patient care activities delegated and supervised by professional staff, including baths, oral hygiene, and oral feedings.
Assist with patient mobility, including turning, lifting, and moving, while using appropriate safety measures.
Offer, administer, and record patient meals and nourishments in a timely manner.
Assist nursing staff with patient admission, discharge, transfer, and transport.
Respond effectively in emergencies, initiate CPR when appropriate, and assist in preventing patient injury through measures such as using side rails and restraints and reporting patients at increased risk of injury.
When specially trained and assigned, collect, label, and deliver lab specimens promptly using appropriate safety measures; communicate selected test results to professional staff; and follow applicable safety standards.
Maintain a clean work environment and keep equipment in good working condition and supplies clean and at desired par levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.