ER Care Technician – Fast-Paced Patient Support

St. Josephs Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston seeks a PRN patient care assistant to support nursing staff with routine tasks, hygiene, nourishment and ambulation. The role requires flexibility, strong communication, and attention to safety in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with meals, responding to calls, and handling supplies, specimens and basic tests. Prior CNA/EMT and BLS certification is preferred to ensure high-quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or preferred depending on role.
• CNA/EMT certifications preferred to support patient care duties.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Technical, clerical and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and meals; help with ambulation according to procedures.
• Distribute patient trays and nourishments; assist feeding and collect trays after meals.
• Respond to patient call lights and relay needs to nursing staff.
• Complete tasks such as retrieving supplies, specimens, instruments, and test results.
• Perform EKGs, point-of-care testing and phlebotomy as assigned.
• Document basic procedures in the patient’s medical record and maintain a clean environment.
• Transfer patients and equipment with proper safety precautions.
• Maintain patient safety and participate in ongoing competency and education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective English communication

Bi or Multilingual

EKG skills

Phlebotomy skills

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

EMT/EMT-I/EMT-P certification

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston seeks a PRN patient care assistant to support nursing staff with routine tasks, hygiene, nourishment and ambulation. The role requires flexibility, strong communication, and attention to safety in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with meals, responding to calls, and handling supplies, specimens and basic tests. Prior CNA/EMT and BLS certification is preferred to ensure high-quality patient care and safety.