Patient Care Technician I: Vital Signs & Basic Care

Socket.dev; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health seeks a qualified patient care technician to provide basic technical assistance and supportive care across units. You will collect vital signs, assist with daily activities, and help meet each patient’s plan of care.

The role requires completing a nurse assistant/medical program, or equivalent experience, with BLS on hire and a strong focus on hygiene, safety, and confidentiality in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved nurse assistant or medical program, or relevant experience.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Experience in direct patient care and proficiency in vital signs collection.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document vital signs, height/weight, intake/output.
• Perform venipuncture and obtain blood samples.
• Acquire 12-lead EKG and report results.
• Assist with patient activities and hygiene per care plan.
• Maintain patient privacy and infection control practices.
• Support safety and comfort of patients in assigned areas.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Venipuncture

EKG

Infection control

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

CNA / MA training

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training

2 years patient care experience

Enrollment in nursing school (clinical)

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

EKG machine

POCT devices

Job description

UTMB Health seeks a qualified patient care technician to provide basic technical assistance and supportive care across units. You will collect vital signs, assist with daily activities, and help meet each patient’s plan of care.

The role requires completing a nurse assistant/medical program, or equivalent experience, with BLS on hire and a strong focus on hygiene, safety, and confidentiality in a hospital setting.