Patient Care Technician I TDCJ Telemetry

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, Texas, is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of patients throughout assigned areas, under supervision.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and complete one of the recognized technical programs listed (Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, or related training) or clinical experience; BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus completion of one of the listed technical programs.
• Two years of direct patient care experience OR certification as MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire.
• Enrollment in a School of Nursing with first-semester clinical concepts or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Technical support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Two years direct patient care experience

Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at hire

Nursing school enrollment with clinical concepts

Job description

Patient Care Technician I TDCJ Telemetry

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Patient Care

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2605511

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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.

Compensation