Patient Care Technician I — Frontline Medical Support

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking personnel to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas in a hospital setting. The role involves collecting vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring patient safety and privacy while supporting the care plan.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, 12-lead EKG, point-of-care testing, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. BLS certification and program-based qualifications are required or in progress.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program or other listed programs or 2 years in direct patient care.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or EMT program or Hospital Aide Training.
• Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire or enrollment in nursing school with clinical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports, and documents data: Vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens.
• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.
• Acquires 12 lead EKG.
• Performs and reports POCT.
• Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee.
• Provides for patients’ personal hygiene and basic care including wound care, catheter care, and bathing.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

EKG

POCT

Patient care

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Two years in direct patient care

Certified MA, PCT, or CNA

School of Nursing, first semester

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking personnel to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas in a hospital setting. The role involves collecting vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and ensuring patient safety and privacy while supporting the care plan.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, 12-lead EKG, point-of-care testing, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. BLS certification and program-based qualifications are required or in progress.