Entry-Level Patient Care Technician

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking a capable nursing assistant/clinical support role to provide basic technical assistance and patient care across assigned areas. You will collect vitals, perform venipuncture, assist with daily activities, monitor safety, and help maintain a clean, infection-controlled environment under the supervision of a charge nurse.

Required are completion of an approved program or equivalent experience and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved program or two years of direct patient care experience.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Supports basic technical patient care tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports, and documents data: Vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.
• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
• Acquires 12 lead EKG.
• Performs and reports POCT.
• Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as per the plan of care.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and follows infection control measures.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

12-lead EKG

Patient care

Infection control

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Two years of direct patient care experience

Certified MA, PCT, or CNA

School of Nursing first semester clinical concepts

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking a capable nursing assistant/clinical support role to provide basic technical assistance and patient care across assigned areas. You will collect vitals, perform venipuncture, assist with daily activities, monitor safety, and help maintain a clean, infection-controlled environment under the supervision of a charge nurse.

Required are completion of an approved program or equivalent experience and a current BLS certification.