Patient Care Technician I - Night Shift

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. Responsibilities include collecting data, assisting with mobility, feeding, and daily needs while maintaining privacy and safety in a hospital setting.

Required qualifications include completion of a recognized nursing/medical assistant program or related training, plus two years of direct patient care experience and

Qualifications

• Completion of one of the listed nursing or medical assistant programs.
• Two years of direct patient care experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care.
• Obtain blood samples by venipuncture and collect vital signs.
• Acquire 12 lead EKG and report POCT results.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Maintain patient privacy, safety, and infection control; ensure clean, aseptic environments.
• Support hospital services and assist with feeding and personal hygiene as needed.

Education

Nurse Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Program

Medical Corpsman Program

EMT Program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Nursing School – first clinical semester

Two years direct patient care experience

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. Responsibilities include collecting data, assisting with mobility, feeding, and daily needs while maintaining privacy and safety in a hospital setting.

Required qualifications include completion of a recognized nursing/medical assistant program or related training, plus two years of direct patient care experience and