Methodist Health System

Patient Care Technician - Emergency Room


PayCompetitive
LocationDallas/Texas
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JR1000023127

      Hours of Work :

      1900-0700

      Days Of Week :

      Work Shift :

      Part Time (United States of America)

      Job Description :

      Your Job:


      In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Patient Care Technician professional assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff.

      Your Job Requirements:

      • Graduate from a certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant Program
      • Or 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility
      • Or nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of the nursing program
      • Or documented military experience as a medic/corpsman
      • Or foreign nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the

      • Or EMT Certification/Paramedic License Experience
      • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card required
      • High school diploma or GED required

      Your Job Responsibilities:

      • Communicate clearly and openly
      • Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
      • Be accountable for your performance
      • Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
      • Take initiative for your professional growth
      • Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

      Additional Job Description:


      Category B: Employee with patient care impact.
      FLSA: Non-exempt

      Job Purpose:
      Under the Direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide support
      services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff.
      Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

      Age Specific Care Considerations
      Adults: 18+ years - 35 years
      Adults: 35+ years - 65 years
      Adults: 65+ years
      Children D: 12+ years - 18 years

      Related Work Experience and Other Skills:
      Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.
      Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and family members

      Able to follow oral and written instructions
      Demonstrates accountability for own actions.
      Demonstrates compliance with hospital dress code.

      Demonstrates initiative, is a self-starter. Is able to work independently, prioritizing and organizing workload effectively to complete tasks within the time frames delegated.
      Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms and names of medications.
      Demonstrates understanding of MHD guidelines and reference, Infection Control guidelines, and MHS safety guidelines.
      Proactive not reactive, analyzes problems accurately, develops recommendations and takes appropriate actions to solve problems.

      Physical Demands and Work Environment
      General Activity: Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 of time
      General Activity: Standing Stationary: 1/3 to 2/3 of time
      General Activity: Talk: Up to 1/3 of time
      General Activity: Walking: 1/3 to 2/3 of time
      Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Allergic Irritants
      Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Category I
      Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Infectious Diseases
      Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Respiratory Irritants
      Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Skin Irritants
      Hazardous Conditions: Use of Electrical Equipment
      Hazardous Conditions: Use of Sharp Utensils
      Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
      Motion: Carry: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time
      Motion: Climb: Up to 1/3 of time
      Motion: Lift: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time
      Motion: Push/Pull: Up to 100+ lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time
      Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
      Sensory Demands: Hearing Normal Noise Level
      Sensory Demands: Hearing Occasional Loud Noise
      Sensory Demands: Vision Essential
      Use of hands to finger, handle or feel: 2/3 or more of time
      Work Environment: Works Indoors


      Job Roles:

      If specially trained to do, performs additional functions for patients, specifically
      delineated for assigned unit: Lab specimens collected; appropriately labeled, and
      delivered to lab in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent
      patient and staff injury; Communicates results of selected tests to professional staff in a
      timely manner; Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safety
      manuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues.


      - Maintains clean work environment, adequate equipment and supplies: Equipment is
      kept in good working condition; related supplies are kept clean, and are at desired par
      levels.


      - Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff:
      Activities of daily living such as baths, oral hygiene, and oral feedings performed to
      satisfaction of patient and professional staff; Patient mobility performed (i.e. turning,
      lifting, moving) utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and self-injury;
      Patient meals and nourishments are offered, administered, and recorded in a timely
      manner; Assists Nursing staff with admission, discharge, transfer, and transport of
      patients.


      - Respond effectively in emergencies and assists in prevention of patient injury: Initiates
      CPR when appropriate; Utilizes side rails and restraints to prevent patient injury;
      Reports to professional staff patients at increased risk for injury.


      - Other duties as assigned

      Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

      • Magnet®-designated hospital
      • 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
      • Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
      • Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
      • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
      • Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs

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