Patient Care Technician II TDCJ JSA South

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Galveston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care. Responsibilities include serving as a mentor for assigned units, assisting with various clinical tasks, and maintaining patient care standards. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, one year hospital experience, and certification in BLS. This position offers a standard day shift and opportunities for growth within a committed healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent, one year of hospital experience.
• Completion of a technical program related to nursing or patient care.
• Certified in BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care.
• Serve as a leader/mentor for assigned units.
• Assist with various clinical and operational tasks.

Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Language Assistance

Emergency Dispatch

High-Level Disinfection

Performing Unit Audits

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of Nurse Assistant program

Completion of EMT program

Job description

Overview

To provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas and serve as a leader/ mentor for the assigned unit(s).

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or equivalent, one year of hospital experience AND completion of one of the following technical programs:

• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program
• Completion of Medical Corpsman program
• Completion of EMT program
• 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
• Has obtained and provided documentation of completion of 2 or more of the following:
• Emergency Dispatch
• POCT test site manager
• Cross-training to HUC duties
• Patient Care Assistant trainer
• Perform Unit Audits - 1 per month per unit/ department manager
• Cast placement
• Perform/ Assist with High-Level Disinfection
• Set up of delivery tables
• Set-up and assistance with minor operating procedures
• Set-up and assistance with area specific diagnostic procedures
• Language assistance
• Burn tub room duties which includes splint applications: mouth spreaders, upper and lower extremities, positioning patients prone, application of pressure wrapping: coban ace wraps, surginet pressure garments, tubigrip/jobst garments, burn dressing preparation and application and assists in application of biobrane/transcyte
• INQN, IDERAD, PACS system resource/user

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.

Locations & Job Details

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations: 0449 - TDCJ Hospital

Job: Patient Care

Organization: UTMB Health

Shift: Standard

Employee Status: Non-Manager

Job Level: Day Shift

Job Posting: Apr 7, 2026, 8:38:10 AM