Patient Care Technician I - Vital Signs & Mobility

Utmb; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a patient care assistant to provide basic technical support and direct patient care across assigned areas. The role requires completion of license- or training-based programs or equivalent experience, with BLS and basic clinical competencies.

Responsibilities include collecting data, performing blood draws, EKGs, POCT, assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, feeding, and safety, while ensuring privacy and infection control throughout care delivery.

Qualifications

• Completion of one of the listed technical programs or two years in direct patient care.
• Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire is acceptable.
• Enrolled in nursing school with clinical concepts completed or equivalent accepted.

Responsibilities

• Collect, report, and document vital signs, height, weight, intake/output, pulse oximetry.
• Obtain blood samples by venipuncture and acquire 12 lead EKG.
• Perform POCT and assist with patient activities per care plan.
• Provide for personal hygiene, feeding, mobility and safety near patient care areas.
• Maintain patient privacy, infection control, and proper isolation procedures.
• Support care in a correctional environment and coordinate with hospital services.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Venipuncture

EKG

Pt. care assistance

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program

School of Nursing (first clinical semester)

Two years direct patient care experience

Tools

Blood collection tools

POCT equipment

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a patient care assistant to provide basic technical support and direct patient care across assigned areas. The role requires completion of license- or training-based programs or equivalent experience, with BLS and basic clinical competencies.

Responsibilities include collecting data, performing blood draws, EKGs, POCT, assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, feeding, and safety, while ensuring privacy and infection control throughout care delivery.