Patient Care Technician I — Compassionate Hands for Care

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks qualified staff to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. The role requires completion of an approved Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, or UTMB Aide program, or enrollment in a nursing program with clinical concepts, plus a high school diploma or equivalent.

Candidates may also demonstrate two years of direct patient care experience or hold certifications such as MA, PCT, or CNA at hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one of the listed programs or experience.
• Completion of Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, or UTMB Aide programs, or enrollment in nursing program with clinical concepts.
• Two years of direct patient care experience or certification as MA, PCT, or CNA at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet unit needs.
• Support patients in assigned areas with essential care tasks and safety.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program

Completion of Medical Assistant program

Completion of Medical Corpsman program

Completion of EMT program

Completion of UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Two years of experience in direct patient care

Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at hire

Enrollment in School of Nursing with first-semester clinical exposure

Job description

UTMB Health seeks qualified staff to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. The role requires completion of an approved Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, or UTMB Aide program, or enrollment in a nursing program with clinical concepts, plus a high school diploma or equivalent.

Candidates may also demonstrate two years of direct patient care experience or hold certifications such as MA, PCT, or CNA at hire.