**Description** **Introduction** **Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an)Patient Care Technician/EMT today with Methodist Healthcare System.** **Benefits** **Methodist Healthcare System, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:** + **Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.** + **Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.** + **Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing** + **401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)** + **Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock** + **Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.** + **Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more** + **Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts** + **Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships** + **Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)** + **Colleague recognition program** + **Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)** + **Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.** **Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)** **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** **Come join our team as a(an) Patient Care Tech EMT. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!** **Job Summary and Qualifications** **​The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.** **​** **What you will do in this role:** + **​Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.** + **Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts.** + **​Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to the RN/Team Leader.** + **​Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.** + **​Provides or assists with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and venous compression devices.** + **​Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.** **What qualifications you will need:** + **Education: High School graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited program.** + **Experience: 1 + years of experience in an acute care setting.** + **Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required: 1. Required: BLS Certification within 30 days of hire** Methodist Hospital Northeast has played a major role in the phenomenal economic growth experienced in northeast Bexar County. With over 232 beds, the hospital offers a full array of services including 24/7 emergency care, open heart surgery, cardiac catheterizations, vascular, neurosurgery, inpatient rehabilitation, orthopedic surgery, cancer care, intensive care and inpatient and outpatient surgeries and procedures. It is home to the Joint Replacement Academy offering the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain, as well as a neurosurgical program offering services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care. We are recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center; the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI; and by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program. Methodist Hospital Northeast has received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks and the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. The hospital has also been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital Northeast under Locations. **"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.** **HCA Healthcare Co-Founder** **If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Behavioral Health Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!** **_We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status._**