Entry-Level Patient Care Technician | Vital Signs & EKG

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Nurse Assistant/Medical Assistant capable of delivering essential patient care and technical support across assigned units. The role emphasizes direct patient contact, data collection, specimen handling, and coordination with nursing staff.

The candidate will perform routine nursing tasks, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, contribute to infection control, and help maintain a safe patient environment.

Qualifications

• 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 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 enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing and has completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment.

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 indicated by the patient’s plan of care.
• Provides for patients’ personal hygiene and basic care (bathing, oral suctioning, wound care, hygiene, catheter care, etc.).
• Assists with feeding and mobility; supports patient safety and comfort.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Patient assistance

Infection prevention

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

School of Nursing first semester completed

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Nurse Assistant/Medical Assistant capable of delivering essential patient care and technical support across assigned units. The role emphasizes direct patient contact, data collection, specimen handling, and coordination with nursing staff.

The candidate will perform routine nursing tasks, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, contribute to infection control, and help maintain a safe patient environment.