Night Shift Patient Care Tech – Vital Signs & Basic Support

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX seeks a Night Shift Patient Care Regular to provide basic technical assistance and direct patient care across assigned areas. The role involves vital signs, data collection, and support with activities of daily living.

You will perform venipuncture, 12-lead EKGs, POCT, and maintain patient privacy and infection control while assisting with safety and mobility. This is a full-time, on-site position at Jennie Sealy Hospital.

Qualifications

• Completion of one of the listed nursing/medical programs or two years in direct patient care
• BLS certification required at time of hire
• Experience with vital signs, specimen collection, and basic patient care
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living and safety measures

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents vital signs, intake/output, and related data
• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture
• Performs 12-lead EKG and POCT
• Assists with patient care, feeding, hygiene, and mobility
• Maintains privacy, safety, and infection control in patient areas
• Documents patient information and assists with other hospital services

Skills

Vital signs collection

Patient care assistance

Venipuncture

12‑lead EKG

Infection control

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

School of Nursing – first semester with clinical concepts

Tools

POCT equipment

Venipuncture supplies

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX seeks a Night Shift Patient Care Regular to provide basic technical assistance and direct patient care across assigned areas. The role involves vital signs, data collection, and support with activities of daily living.

You will perform venipuncture, 12-lead EKGs, POCT, and maintain patient privacy and infection control while assisting with safety and mobility. This is a full-time, on-site position at Jennie Sealy Hospital.