Ernest Health, Inc.
Overview
Patient Care Technician Full-Time
Mesquite Specialty Hospital in Mesquite, Texas (in the Dallas–Fort Worth area) is a long‑term acute care hospital providing advanced medical care for patients with serious, prolonged illnesses or complex injuries. We specialize in treating patients who need extended hospitalization and intensive services – such as ventilator/respiratory care, cardiac monitoring, IV medication management, and complex wound care – in order to recover sufficiently before transitioning to home or a lower level of care.
Mesquite Specialty Hospital offers an intimate, patient‑focused setting with all private rooms and an expert team, including physicians, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation staff. Our caregivers approach each patient with compassion and dedication, developing individualized care plans that address both medical and rehabilitative needs.
Joint Commission‑accredited and honored for quality respiratory care, Mesquite Specialty Hospital provides a healing, supportive environment where medically fragile patients can achieve stabilization and begin their journey toward recovery.
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well‑being.
Benefits:
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
Flexible and Health Saving account options available
Dental and Vision coverage
401K with employer matching
Life insurance
Short‑and‑long term disability
Competitive compensation and shift differentials. PCT Career Path pay!
Wellness & Work Life balance:
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.
Professional Growth:
Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
Nursing Preceptor bonus program
Continuing education opportunities
What you bring:
A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
C.N.A Certification preferred.
Experience as a C.N.A. or Patient Care Technician required.
Current CPR.
Qualifications Required Skills:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
CNA license preferred but required in the following states: ID, UT, WY, (SC only required if beds are licensed as a skilled nursing unit)
STNA preferred in OH
CPR Certification required
One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities Working under the supervision of registered nurse, primarily responsible for providing direct bedside care to patients. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
Posted Total Compensation The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $
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Mesquite Specialty Hospital in Mesquite, Texas (in the Dallas–Fort Worth area) is a long‑term acute care hospital providing advanced medical care for patients with serious, prolonged illnesses or complex injuries. We specialize in treating patients who need extended hospitalization and intensive services – such as ventilator/respiratory care, cardiac monitoring, IV medication management, and complex wound care – in order to recover sufficiently before transitioning to home or a lower level of care.
Mesquite Specialty Hospital offers an intimate, patient‑focused setting with all private rooms and an expert team, including physicians, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation staff. Our caregivers approach each patient with compassion and dedication, developing individualized care plans that address both medical and rehabilitative needs.
Joint Commission‑accredited and honored for quality respiratory care, Mesquite Specialty Hospital provides a healing, supportive environment where medically fragile patients can achieve stabilization and begin their journey toward recovery.
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well‑being.
Benefits:
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
Flexible and Health Saving account options available
Dental and Vision coverage
401K with employer matching
Life insurance
Short‑and‑long term disability
Competitive compensation and shift differentials. PCT Career Path pay!
Wellness & Work Life balance:
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.
Professional Growth:
Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
Nursing Preceptor bonus program
Continuing education opportunities
What you bring:
A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
C.N.A Certification preferred.
Experience as a C.N.A. or Patient Care Technician required.
Current CPR.
Qualifications Required Skills:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
CNA license preferred but required in the following states: ID, UT, WY, (SC only required if beds are licensed as a skilled nursing unit)
STNA preferred in OH
CPR Certification required
One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines
Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment
Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities Working under the supervision of registered nurse, primarily responsible for providing direct bedside care to patients. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
Posted Total Compensation The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $
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