Compassionate Patient Care Tech for Direct Support

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX, seeks a caregiver to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. The role requires completing one of several approved technician programs and includes a minimum of two years in direct patient care.

Certification as MA, PCT, or CNA at hire is preferred. Training through UTMB Hospital Aide Program is also an option, with opportunities for growth in clinical concepts and nursing education.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent combined with completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, or UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program.
• Two years of experience in a direct patient care environment may substitute or supplement the formal programs.
• Certification as MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire is required or expected.
• Enrollment in a recognized School of Nursing with first-semester clinical concepts completed is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Two years of experience in direct patient care

Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire

Nursing school first semester with clinical concepts

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX, seeks a caregiver to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. The role requires completing one of several approved technician programs and includes a minimum of two years in direct patient care.

Certification as MA, PCT, or CNA at hire is preferred. Training through UTMB Hospital Aide Program is also an option, with opportunities for growth in clinical concepts and nursing education.