Patient Care Technician - Full Time - Clinical Decision Unit

Patient Care TechnicianHours of Work: 36hrs/weekDays Of Week: Monday-Friday; alternating weekendsJob Description: Job PurposeThe Patient Care Technician under the direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide support to the patient, nursing unit and professional staff.Job Requirements:High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility OrGraduate from a certified nursing assistant program OrCertified Medical Assistant program OrNursing student who documents completion of the first semester of a Nursing Program OrDocumented military experience as a medic/corpsman OrForeign Nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the U.S OrEMT Certification/Paramedic LicenseLicenses and/or Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, RequiredMethodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children's services, and more. 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 hospitalGet With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart AssociationGreat Place to Work Certified 2026-2027Glassdoor's Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026TIME's Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026Newsweek's America's Most Admired Workplaces 2026Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025