Patient Care Technician I TDCJ Infirmary

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a dedicated aide to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. This role emphasizes practical nursing support and compassionate patient interaction.

Candidates may come from Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, or EMT backgrounds, including those enrolled in nursing programs. A focus on safety, patient comfort, and collaboration with healthcare teams is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, or UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program.
• Two years of direct patient care experience preferred.
• Certification as MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire preferred.
• Enrolled in a School of Nursing with first semester including clinical concepts and health assessment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic patient care

Technical support

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Nursing School enrollment (first semester with clinicals)

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

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.

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