Patient Care Technician Full Time 3 Medical IMC Days

Richardson, Texas

The 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.

Posted Sep 8

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: Days Patient Care Technician Full Time 3 Medical IMC Days
Unit and setting: 3 Medical IMC · Hospital Patient Care Technician Full Time 3 Medical IMC Days
License: CNA licenseEMT Certification or Paramedic License
Term: Permanent Patient Care Technician Full Time 3 Medical IMC DaysFull Time

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License: EMT Certification or Paramedic License EMT Certification/Paramedic License
Certification: Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program Or
Certification: Certified Medical Assistant program Certified Medical Assistant program Or
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Required
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required
Education: Foreign Nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the U.S Foreign Nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the U.S Or
Experience: 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility Or
Also asks: Nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of a Nursing Program Nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of a Nursing Program Or
Also asks: Documented military experience as a medic/corpsman Documented military experience as a medic/corpsman Or

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Day to day: assists with patient care to support the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff The 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.
Details: 443-bed acute care hospital Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties.
Details: Magnet-designated hospital Magnet®-designated hospital
Details: Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Details: Level III Trauma Center Level III Trauma Center

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The 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.

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Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required

1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility Or

Graduate from a certified nursing assistant program Or

Certified Medical Assistant program Or

Nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of a 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 U. S Or

EMT Certification/Paramedic License

Licenses and/or

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Required

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, 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 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

Level III Trauma Center

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In Richardson, TX

Richardson, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,857/mo
Household income: $98,111/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Richardson, TX

NeighborhoodsRichardson features a mix of established leafy neighborhoods and modern transit-adjacent districts. Prestigious, tree-lined pockets like Canyon Creek, Prairie Creek, and The Reservation represent the premium west side of the city, known for mature canopies and quick access to parks. Heights Park offers a balanced blend of historic mid-century homes and modern updates popular with young professionals and families, while Cottonwood Heights sits convenient to local arts events. Closer to the University of Texas at Dallas campus, University Estates caters heavily to academic faculty, healthcare staff, and students, while mixed-use developments like CityLine provide urban-style apartment living.

Richardson features a mix of established leafy neighborhoods and modern transit-adjacent districts. Prestigious, tree-lined pockets like Canyon Creek, Prairie Creek, and The Reservation represent the premium west side of the city, known for mature canopies and quick access to parks.

Heights Park offers a balanced blend of historic mid-century homes and modern updates popular with young professionals and families, while Cottonwood Heights sits convenient to local arts events. Closer to the University of Texas at Dallas campus, University Estates caters heavily to academic faculty, healthcare staff, and students, while mixed-use developments like CityLine provide urban-style apartment living.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: racinecountyeye.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: tourtexas.com

Getting aroundCommuters in Richardson benefit from strategic positioning between US-75 (North Central Expressway) and the President George Bush Turnpike, enabling direct driving routes south into central Dallas medical centers or north into neighboring Plano. For those seeking alternatives to highway congestion, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail network runs directly through the city with multiple stations and connecting bus routes, making public transit a viable option for hospital shifts across the metro area.

Commuters in Richardson benefit from strategic positioning between US-75 (North Central Expressway) and the President George Bush Turnpike, enabling direct driving routes south into central Dallas medical centers or north into neighboring Plano. For those seeking alternatives to highway congestion, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail network runs directly through the city with multiple stations and connecting bus routes, making public transit a viable option for hospital shifts across the metro area.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: racinecountyeye.com Source 2: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life in Richardson revolves around more than thirty public parks and green spaces. The crown jewel is the 58-acre Spring Creek Nature Area, a heavily wooded preserve offering paved and unpaved multi-use trails popular for morning jogs, walking, and bird watching. Community recreation is further supported by McKamy Springs Park, Cottonwood Park, and the active sports facilities, swimming pools, and playgrounds located throughout Heights Park and Canyon Creek.

Outdoor life in Richardson revolves around more than thirty public parks and green spaces. The crown jewel is the 58-acre Spring Creek Nature Area, a heavily wooded preserve offering paved and unpaved multi-use trails popular for morning jogs, walking, and bird watching.

Community recreation is further supported by McKamy Springs Park, Cottonwood Park, and the active sports facilities, swimming pools, and playgrounds located throughout Heights Park and Canyon Creek.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: racinecountyeye.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: tourtexas.com Source 4: corporatehousingtravelers.com

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Positioned just north of Dallas along US-75 and the President George Bush Turnpike, Richardson delivers an attractive balance of quiet suburban living and metropolitan connectivity for relocating nurses. The city offers diverse living options, from mature, tree-shaded enclaves like Canyon Creek and Heights Park to sleek, transit-oriented apartments at CityLine, where DART light rail provides a straightforward commute alternative into regional hospital hubs. Off-duty hours are enriched by an authentic culinary landscape featuring standout Asian dining enclaves, local craft spots like Lockwood Distillery and Four Bullets Brewery, and major cultural attractions including the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and the Cottonwood Art Festival. Outdoor decompression is easily found along the shaded trails of the 58-acre Spring Creek Nature Area. While newcomers must contend with steep housing competition in desirable west-side neighborhoods and brace for triple-digit summer heatwaves, Richardson's well-managed city services, strong Richardson ISD schools, and strategic location make it a deeply practical and comfortable base in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

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As of 2026-03Source 1: racinecountyeye.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: tourtexas.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: corporatehousingtravelers.com

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Magnet®-designated hospital

Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Level III Trauma Center

What's around it?

Richardson, TXiFrom Census ACS 2024.

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Richardson, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.