Patient Care Technician - Vital Signs, EKG & Lab

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking personnel to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. Duties include collecting vitals, blood draws, EKGs, POCT, and assisting with activities of daily living while safeguarding patient privacy and dignity.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the charge nurse and care team to meet patient plans of care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program or Medical Assistant program or Medical Corpsman program or EMT program or UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program or two years of direct patient care experience or certification (MA/PCT/CNA) at hire or enrollment in a nursing program with first semester clinicals.

Responsibilities

• Collect, report, and document vital signs, height, weight, intake/output, pulse oximetry; collect specimens.
• Obtain blood samples by venipuncture.
• Acquire 12-lead EKG.
• Perform and report POCT.
• Assist with patient activities and care as directed by the charge nurse.
• Provide for patients’ personal hygiene and comfort; assist with elimination and ostomy care as needed.
• Assist with feeding, mobility, safety, and overall patient privacy.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow infection control measures.
• Document patient care activities and coordinate with care team.

Education

Nurse Assistant program; Medical Assistant program; Medical Corpsman program; EMT program; UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program; 2 years direct patient care experience; Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at hire; Nursing school first semester with clinicals

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX is seeking personnel to provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care across assigned areas. Duties include collecting vitals, blood draws, EKGs, POCT, and assisting with activities of daily living while safeguarding patient privacy and dignity.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the charge nurse and care team to meet patient plans of care.