Night Shift Patient Care Technician I

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston is seeking a Patient Care Regular role to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas.

Responsibilities include collecting vitals, blood sampling, 12-lead EKG, POCT, hygiene, feeding, mobility, safety, privacy, and coordination with care teams. Requires one of several qualifying programs or 2 years of direct patient care, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Corpsman program or EMT program.
• UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program completion or equivalent.
• Two years in direct patient care environment or certification at hire.
• Enrollment in nursing school with first clinical semester completed.

Responsibilities

• Collect, report, and document vital signs and basic patient data.
• Obtain blood samples by venipuncture and perform POCT.
• Acquire 12 lead EKG and assist with patient activities per plan of care.
• Provide for patient hygiene, feeding, mobility, safety and comfort.
• Maintain privacy, infection control, and clean patient care areas.
• Assist patient requests for hospital services and provide support in care areas.

Skills

Nurturing patient care

Documentation

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training

2 years direct patient care exp

Certified MA/PCT/CNA at hire

Nursing school first semester

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston is seeking a Patient Care Regular role to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas.

Responsibilities include collecting vitals, blood sampling, 12-lead EKG, POCT, hygiene, feeding, mobility, safety, privacy, and coordination with care teams. Requires one of several qualifying programs or 2 years of direct patient care, plus BLS.