Patient Care Technician I – Day Shift, Ace Unit

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for the Ace Unit (Days). The PCT I provides basic technical assistance and supportive patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.

Responsibilities include collecting vital signs, performing venipuncture, obtaining 12-lead EKGs, assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining privacy, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nurse Assistant program OR Completion of Medical Assistant program OR Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR Completion of EMT program OR Completion of UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire OR Enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing and has completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports, and documents vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, pulse oximetry, and specimens.
• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
• Acquires 12 lead EKG.
• Performs and reports POCT.
• Assists with patient activities and care as indicated by the plan of care.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information.

Skills

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Direct patient care experience

Certified MA/PCT/CNA

Nursing school enrollment

Tools

Venipuncture

12-lead EKG

POCT

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for the Ace Unit (Days). The PCT I provides basic technical assistance and supportive patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse.

Responsibilities include collecting vital signs, performing venipuncture, obtaining 12-lead EKGs, assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining privacy, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.