Emergency Department Technician I - Patient Care Pro

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 in Galveston, TX is seeking personnel for the Emergency Department on the Night Shift to provide intermediate technical assistance and patient care across assigned areas. You will support nurses, assist with examinations, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout shifts.

The role requires EMT or nursing program enrollment with clinicals, state EMS certification, or military medic background, plus ER Tech CBO Tool training within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Completion of EMT program or enrollment in recognized Nursing program with first-semester clinicals.
• Active state EMS certification in good standing at hire date.
• Recognized military training as US Army medic, Navy Corpsman, Air Force Medic, or Coast Guard Corpsman.
• Completion of ER Tech CBO Tool within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate technical assistance and supportive patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Take vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, pulse oximetry, and collect specimens.
• Perform and report Point of Care Testing.
• Assist with patient activities and care as per plan of care.
• Assist with admission, transfer, discharge; prepare patients and chaperone during exams/procedures.

Skills

EMT program

Nursing education (1st semester)

EMS certification

Military medic training

ER Tech CBO Tool training

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX is seeking personnel for the Emergency Department on the Night Shift to provide intermediate technical assistance and patient care across assigned areas. You will support nurses, assist with examinations, and ensure patient safety and comfort throughout shifts.

The role requires EMT or nursing program enrollment with clinicals, state EMS certification, or military medic background, plus ER Tech CBO Tool training within 6 months.