PACU Lead Patient Care Tech II

Utmb; League City (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician II for the League City PACU. The role provides technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned units, serving as a leader/mentor for the team.

Requires completion of a nursing-related program and BLS certification. Responsibilities include taking vitals, venipuncture, EKG, POCT, hygiene and mobility support, feeding, admissions/discharges, patient safety, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required; completion of an approved Nurse Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, or first-semester nursing program with clinical health assessment concepts.
• Must have documentation of two or more of the following: Emergency Dispatch, POCT site manager, cross-training to HUC duties, Patient Care Assistant trainer, cast placement, high-level disinfection, setup for procedures and diagnostic tests, language assistance, burn care duties, PACS system access.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, height/weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, collect specimens.
• Venipuncture for blood samples and 12-lead EKG.
• Perform and report POCT and assist with patient activities per plan of care.
• Provide personal hygiene care, feeding, mobility assistance, and support for patients with urinary catheters or ostomies.
• Assist with admission, transfer, discharge, and chaperone during examinations or procedures.
• Maintain patient safety, privacy, and infection control; uphold isolation and aseptic procedures.
• Participate in leadership activity at least once per fiscal year.

Education

High school or equivalent

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

School of Nursing (first semester with clinical concepts)

BLS

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician II for the League City PACU. The role provides technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned units, serving as a leader/mentor for the team.

Requires completion of a nursing-related program and BLS certification. Responsibilities include taking vitals, venipuncture, EKG, POCT, hygiene and mobility support, feeding, admissions/discharges, patient safety, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.