Compassionate Correctional Health Care Technician

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Tennessee Colony (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Texas Colony, TX is seeking staff to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care within a correctional health setting. You will work under charge nurse supervision, perform data collection, and support activities of daily living for patients.

Responsibilities include vital signs, feeding assistance, hygiene, mobility support, and maintaining patient privacy in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent AND completion of one of the listed technical programs.
• Current BLS-HP certification is required.
• Experience in direct patient care in a relevant setting is beneficial.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and follow infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports and documents vital signs and basic measurements.
• Performs and reports POCT results.
• Assists with patient activities and care per the plan of care.
• Maintains patient hygiene and assists with feeding.
• Ambulates and positions patients, supports those with limited mobility.
• Cares for patients in a correctional environment and observes safety protocols.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and aseptic technique.
• Adheres to department controls and reporting structure.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Data documentation

Infection control

Mobility assistance

Education

Nurse Assistant certificate

Medical Assistant certificate

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide training program

Two years direct patient care experience

Nursing student with clinical experience

Tools

POCT devices

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Texas Colony, TX is seeking staff to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care within a correctional health setting. You will work under charge nurse supervision, perform data collection, and support activities of daily living for patients.

Responsibilities include vital signs, feeding assistance, hygiene, mobility support, and maintaining patient privacy in a secure environment.