Patient Care Tech, Post Surgical Unit

Overview

Patient Care Tech, Post Surgical Unit, Full-Time (Days)

Requisition Number: PATIE
032841

Location:

Methodist Hospital for Surgery, 17101 Dallas Pkwy, Addison, TX 75001, USA

Posted:
January 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

• Assist in patient care throughout the nursing areas and ensure the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services, and appropriate documentation of services.
• Provide the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation to maximize safety.
• Perform general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of two years patient care experience preferred
• BLS certificate or within 1 month of hire

• Observe and report patient’s status and needs.
• Answer call lights and attend to/reports patient needs.
• Obtain specimens and transport to and send through designated tubes.
• Transfer, move, and reposition patients.
• Make occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Maintain current knowledge and certification requirements.
• Attend all required Safety Training programs and understand responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Respect and regard the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• Stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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