Patient Care Technician I TDCJ Surgery

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to provide basic technical support and compassionate patient care across assigned areas.

Candidates may have completed a Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, or related program, or possess two years of direct patient care experience, with BLS required at hire.

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent and complete a recognized technical program or have related experience.
• Licensure or certification as MA, PCT, or CNA at hire is required or candidate enrolled in nursing program.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet individual patient needs across assigned areas.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Two years of direct patient care experience

Certified MA, PCT, or CNA

Enrollment in School of Nursing with first semester completed

Job description

Job Description

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

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.

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

Sep 23, 2026, 10:24:28 AM