Patient Care Technician I TDCJ

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Texas is seeking a patient care assistant to provide basic technical support and compassionate care across assigned areas. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and teamwork with licensed staff to meet individual patient needs.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent plus an eligible technical program, with options ranging from Nurse Assistant to EMT, and a potential requirement for BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent and completion of one of the listed technical programs.
• Completion of Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, UTMB Hospital Aide Training, or equivalent.
• Two years of direct patient care experience; or certification (MA, PCT, CNA) at hire.
• Enrolled in nursing school with first-semester clinical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care.
• Support patient needs across assigned areas.

Skills

Patient care

Education

High school or equivalent with technical program

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

2 years direct patient care experience

Certified MA, PCT, or CNA

Nursing school (first semester clinicals)

Job description

Job Description

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

Education & Experience

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: BLS

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

0449 - TDCJ Hospital

Job

Patient CareRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Aug 27, 2026, 9:56:56 AM