Patient Care Technician I — Infirmary Care & Support

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Patient Care Technician I to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care in assigned areas.

The position requires completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, or related program, or two years of direct patient care experience, or current MA/PCT/CNA certification at hire.

This is a new role within UTMB Health focused on compassionate, high-quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of one of the listed technical programs or two years of direct patient care experience.
• Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire preferred.
• Enrolment in nursing school with first-semester clinicals acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas.

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 clinicals

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX seeks a Patient Care Technician I to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care in assigned areas.

The position requires completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, or related program, or two years of direct patient care experience, or current MA/PCT/CNA certification at hire.

This is a new role within UTMB Health focused on compassionate, high-quality patient care in a hospital setting.