Patient Care Technician I NICU (Nights)

UTMB School of Health Professions; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health professions school seeks candidates for a patient care role to provide essential technical support and care in various clinical settings. The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized technical program or possess relevant experience in patient care, along with BLS certification. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient well-being in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Required: BLS certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent with specific technical program completion.
• Experience in direct patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care.
• Meet individual patient needs throughout assigned areas.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of recognized Nurse Assistant program

Completion of Medical Assistant program

Completion of EMT program

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs:

Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR

Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR

Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR

Completion of EMT program OR

Completion of a 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

Is 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.

Required:BLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation