Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - CT Surgery/Vascular Surgery (Nights)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, TX seeks a dedicated healthcare support professional for night shift Patient Care Regular duties. The role involves assisting with basic patient care, collecting vital signs, drawing blood, obtaining 12-lead EKGs, and supporting daily activities per the patient’s plan of care.

Qualified candidates may have completed a Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, or related program, or hold a CNA/PCT/MA certification, with enrollment in

Qualifications

• Completion of multiple recognized patient care training programs.
• Possession of or enrollment in clinical-oriented nursing programs.
• Two years of direct patient care experience or equivalent certification accepted at hire.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports, and documents data: vital signs, height/weight, intake/output, pulse oximetry, and specimens.
• Obtains blood samples via venipuncture and performs POCT as assigned.
• Assists with patient activities and care per the plan of care.
• Provides personal hygiene, wound care, and basic skincare for various patient needs.
• Assists with feeding and helps ambulate and reposition patients.
• Supports patient safety and adheres to isolation and infection control measures.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of information and records.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Certification: MA, PCT, or CNA

Nursing School (first semester with clinicals)

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0848 - Jennie Sealy Hospital

Job

Patient CareRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Night Shift

Job Posting

Oct 29, 2026, 9:38:40 AM