Patient Care Technician I — Vital Signs & Direct Care

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) seeks a patient care assistant to provide basic technical assistance and supportive care across assigned areas. The role emphasizes data collection, vital signs, venipuncture, EKG, and POCT while maintaining patient privacy and infection control standards.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent with applicable training or experience, be capable of assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and safety, and work

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent and completion of one of the listed technical programs.
• Completion of Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program, or equivalent.
• Two years of direct patient care experience or certification at hire.
• Enrollment in a nursing program with first semester completed including clinical concepts and health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Collects, reports, and documents vital signs, measurements, intake/outtake, pulse oximetry, and specimens.
• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture and performs POCT as assigned.
• Acquires 12-lead EKG and supports patient care activities as directed by the charge nurse.
• Assists with patient hygiene, feeding, mobility, safety, and basic care in a patient care environment.
• Maintains patient privacy, aseptic technique, infection control, and cleanliness of care areas.
• Supports care in a correctional environment and coordinates with hospital services as needed.

Education

High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs

Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program

Completion of a Medical Assistant program

Completion of Medical Corpsman program

Completion of EMT program

Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment

Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire

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

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) seeks a patient care assistant to provide basic technical assistance and supportive care across assigned areas. The role emphasizes data collection, vital signs, venipuncture, EKG, and POCT while maintaining patient privacy and infection control standards.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent with applicable training or experience, be capable of assisting with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and safety, and work