Patient Care Technician I: Hands-On Clinical Support

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UTMB Health is seeking a Patient Care Regular role in Galveston to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. The position requires completion of approved nurse assistant, medical assistant, or EMT programs, or two years of direct patient care experience, with BLS certification.

The role includes collecting vital signs, venipuncture, EKGs, POCT, and assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and safety, while maintaining patient privacy and a clean

Qualifications

• Completion of one of the listed technical programs or 2 years of direct patient care experience
• Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire
• Enrollment in a nursing school and completion of first semester with clinical concepts

Responsabilités

• Collects, reports, and documents data: vital signs, height/weight, intake/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 as indicated by the patient’s plan of care.
• Provides for patients’ personal hygiene and related care.
• Assists with feeding and mobility.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and applies proper aseptic technique and infection control measures.
• Cares for patients in a correctional environment.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

12-lead EKG

POCT

Patient care

Aseptic technique

Privacy & confidentiality

Formation

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Direct patient care experience (2 years)

Certified MA, PCT, or CNA

Nursing school – first semester clinical

Description du poste

UTMB Health is seeking a Patient Care Regular role in Galveston to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. The position requires completion of approved nurse assistant, medical assistant, or EMT programs, or two years of direct patient care experience, with BLS certification.

The role includes collecting vital signs, venipuncture, EKGs, POCT, and assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and safety, while maintaining patient privacy and a clean