Entry-Level Patient Care Technician

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a healthcare support professional to provide basic technical assistance and patient care. Eligible candidates include graduates of Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or related programs, or those with two years of direct patient care experience and BLS certification.

Responsibilities include vital signs collection, blood draws, EKGs, POCT, and assisting with daily patient activities while upholding privacy and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of one of the listed technical programs or two years in direct patient care.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Direct patient care experience preferred or related training.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports, and documents vital signs, height/weight, intake/output.
• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
• Acquires 12-lead EKG.
• Performs and reports POCT.
• Assists with patient activities and care per plan of care.
• Maintains patient privacy and sterile technique.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Documentation skills

Patient care assistance

EKG support

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

2 years direct patient care experience

Certified MA/PCT/CNA

Nursing school first semester with clinicals

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

12-lead EKG equipment

POCT devices

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a healthcare support professional to provide basic technical assistance and patient care. Eligible candidates include graduates of Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or related programs, or those with two years of direct patient care experience and BLS certification.

Responsibilities include vital signs collection, blood draws, EKGs, POCT, and assisting with daily patient activities while upholding privacy and infection control standards.