Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - 4S Med/Surg - LCH (Nights)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; League City (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare institution is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for the night shift. The role includes providing essential care to patients, assisting in daily activities, and ensuring patient safety. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and completion of a Nurse Assistant or similar program. This full-time position is critical to the smooth operation of the healthcare facility with responsibilities involving direct patient interaction and care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in a recognized School of Nursing preferred.
• Experience in direct patient care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under supervision.
• Document vital signs and patient data accurately.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and mobility.

Skills

Patient care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Vital signs measurement

Assistance with daily activities

Education

High school or equivalent

Completion of recognized Nurse Assistant program

Certification as MA, PCT, or CNA

Job description

Join to apply for the Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - 4S Med/Surg - LCH (Nights) role at The University of Texas Medical Branch

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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Required: Basic Life Support (BLS).

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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 as indicated by the patient’s plan of care.
• Provides for patients’ personal hygiene: Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skincare for a patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care.
• Assists with feeding.
• Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility.
• Assists with patient safety related to age and condition.
• Assists with patient restraints and patient-specific safety precautions.
• Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior.
• Cares for the patient from a correctional environment.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
• Documents as appropriate.
• Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
• Assists with patient requests for other hospital services.

Marginal or Periodic Functions:

• Video monitoring duties as assigned.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

SALARY RANGE: Salary commensurate with experience.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time Nights

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Details

Primary Location: United States-Texas-League City

Work Locations: 1210 - League City

Job: Patient Care

Organization: UTMB Health

Shift: Standard

Employee Status: Non-Manager

Job Level: Day Shift

Job Posting: Sep 26, 2025, 9:35:18 PM