Lead Patient Care Technician & Unit Mentor

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX seeks a dedicated Nurse Assistant to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. The role includes mentoring teammates and supporting unit operations, including audits and procedure set-ups.

Minimum qualifications include completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program or related clinical training, enrollment in nursing studies, EMT or Medical Corpsman programs, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a recognized School of Nursing with clinical coursework, or completion of EMT/Medical Corpsman programs.
• Documentation of 2 or more listed certifications or duties (e.g., Emergency Dispatch, PACS access, high-level disinfection).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas.
• Serve as a leader/mentor for the unit and participate in unit audits.
• Assist with set-up of procedures, diagnostic tasks, and delivery tables.
• Support language assistance and other patient-facing activities.

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

School of Nursing - first semester with clinical concepts

2+ of listed certifications / tasks (see qualifications)

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX seeks a dedicated Nurse Assistant to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. The role includes mentoring teammates and supporting unit operations, including audits and procedure set-ups.

Minimum qualifications include completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program or related clinical training, enrollment in nursing studies, EMT or Medical Corpsman programs, and BLS certification.