Compassionate Patient Care Technician

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

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX is seeking individuals to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas, including assisting nurses and staff in daily tasks.

Candidates may have completed a Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, UTMB Hospital Aide Training, or related program, or have two years of direct patient care experience; BLS certification is required for employment at UTMB Health.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs:
• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR
• Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR
• Completion of EMT program OR
• Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR
• Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR
• Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire OR
• Is enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing and has completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX is seeking individuals to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas, including assisting nurses and staff in daily tasks.

Candidates may have completed a Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, UTMB Hospital Aide Training, or related program, or have two years of direct patient care experience; BLS certification is required for employment at UTMB Health.