Patient Care Technician I - CMC - Estelle

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to provide essential support in a correctional healthcare environment. This role involves direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant certification, along with a compassionate approach to patient care. Join a team committed to addressing the healthcare needs of underserved populations, where your contributions will make a significant impact on individuals' lives in a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant or Medical Assistant program required.
• Current BLS-HP certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents vital signs and patient data.
• Assists patients with personal hygiene and mobility.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Basic Aseptic Technique

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Nurse Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Program

EMT Program

Tools

Standard Patient Care Equipment

Job description

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The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY

Provides basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.
2. Performs and reports POCT.
3. Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care.
4. Provides for patients' personal hygiene.
5. Assists with feeding.
6. Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility.
7. Assists with patient safety related to age and condition.
8. Assists with patient restraints, patient-specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient and family behavior, and cares for the patient from a correctional environment.
9. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
10. Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
11. Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
12. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
13. Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT

Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• May be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients.
• Located within a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent AND completion of one of the following:
• Recognized Nurse Assistant program, or
• Medical Assistant program, or
• Medical Corpsman program, or
• EMT program, or
• UTMB Hospital Aide training program, or
• Two years of experience in a patient care environment, or
• Enrolled in a Nursing program with clinical and health assessment coursework.
• Current BLS-HP certification is required.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

EEO Statement

UTMB Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Location & Details

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Huntsville

Work Location: CRMF/Estelle Facility

Job: Patient Care

Organization: UTMB Health

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Standard

Employee Status: Non-Manager

Job Posting Date: Apr 25, 2025