Patient Care Technician I - Frontline Care & Growth

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks individuals to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas.

Candidates may come from Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, or related programs, with BLS certification encouraged at hire; two years direct patient care experience preferred.

The role supports clinical teams and offers opportunities for hands-on patient interaction in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High schoolor equivalent with completion of one of the listed technical programs.
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program or Medical Assistant program or Medical Corpsman program or EMT program or UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program.
• Two years of experience in a direct patient care environment or Certification as MA/PCT/CNA at hire.
• Enrolled in a School of Nursing and completed the first semester with clinical concepts/health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet patient needs.
• Support care across assigned areas as part of the clinical team.

Skills

Patient care

Education

High school or equivalent

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Two years direct patient care experience

Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at hire

Nursing school first semester with clinical concepts

BLS certification

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks individuals to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas.

Candidates may come from Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, or related programs, with BLS certification encouraged at hire; two years direct patient care experience preferred.

The role supports clinical teams and offers opportunities for hands-on patient interaction in a hospital setting.