Patient Care Technician II TDCJ JSA South Part-Time

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, TX seeks a dedicated Nurse Assistant to provide technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. The role includes mentoring teammates and supporting unit operations, including audits and procedure set-ups.

Minimum qualifications include completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program or related clinical training, enrollment in nursing studies, EMT or Medical Corpsman programs, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a recognized School of Nursing with clinical coursework, or completion of EMT/Medical Corpsman programs.
• Documentation of 2 or more listed certifications or duties (e.g., Emergency Dispatch, PACS access, high-level disinfection).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas.
• Serve as a leader/mentor for the unit and participate in unit audits.
• Assist with set-up of procedures, diagnostic tasks, and delivery tables.
• Support language assistance and other patient-facing activities.

Education

Nurse Assistant program

Medical Corpsman program

EMT program

School of Nursing - first semester with clinical concepts

2+ of listed certifications / tasks (see qualifications)

Job description

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

• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR
• Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR
• Completion of EMT program OR
• 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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0449 - TDCJ HospitalRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Sep 18, 2026, 9:07:32 AM