Patient Care Technician I: Vital Signs, EKG & Basic Support

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX, seeks a patient care helper to provide basic clinical support and routine nursing tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with daily activities in a hospital setting.

Candidates may have completed a Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, or related program, or possess direct patient care experience and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program or equivalent.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• Completion of Medical Corpsman program or EMT program or UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program.
• Two years of experience in a direct patient care environment or certification as MA/PCT/CNA at hire.
• Enrollment in a School of Nursing with first semester including clinical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs, height, weight, intake/output, and collect specimens.
• Draw blood by venipuncture.
• Obtain 12-lead EKG and perform POCT.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient care per plan.
• Support patient hygiene, feeding, mobility and safety.
• Maintain privacy and infection control; document data.
• Prepare and maintain a clean patient care environment.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education

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

Nursing School first semester with clinical concepts

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX, seeks a patient care helper to provide basic clinical support and routine nursing tasks under supervision. The role emphasizes vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with daily activities in a hospital setting.

Candidates may have completed a Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, or related program, or possess direct patient care experience and a current BLS certification.