Patient Care Technician I TDCJ Med Surg/Tele Nights

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to provide essential support in a medical-surgical unit. This role involves monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. Ideal candidates will have a background in patient care, a strong commitment to quality service, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with completion of a technical program.
• Two years of experience in direct patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents vital signs and other patient data.
• Assists with patient hygiene and mobility.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Venipuncture

EKG Acquisition

Hygiene Assistance

Patient Mobility Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of Nurse Assistant Program

Completion of Medical Assistant Program

Completion of EMT Program

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

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• 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

ICU experience

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.
  
  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• BLS
  
  

SALARY RANGE:

Salary commensurate with experience.

WORK SCHEDULE:

General

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

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Organization

UTMB Health

Regular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Feb 19, 2025, 6:44:39 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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