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Patient Care Technician jobs at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS - 74 jobs

  • Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - Med/Surg - CLC

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    **Webster, Texas, United States** 1 additional location Texas City, Texas, United States Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2504730 **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** **Minimum Qualifications:** High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs: + Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR + Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR + Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR + Completion of EMT program OR + Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR + Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR + Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire 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. **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:** **Required:** + Basic Life Support (BLS). **JOB DESCRIPTION:** To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + Collects, reports, and documents data: Vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. + Obtains blood samples by venipuncture. + Acquires 12 lead EKG. + Performs and reports POCT. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patients' personal hygiene: Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skincare for a patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. + Assists with feeding. + Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. + Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. + Assists with patient restraints and patient-specific safety precautions. + Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior. + Cares for the patient from a correctional environment. + Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. + Documents as appropriate. + Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. + Assists with patient requests for other hospital services **Marginal or Periodic Functions:** + Video monitoring duties as assigned. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. + Performs related duties as required. **SALARY RANGE:** Salary commensurate with experience. **WORK SCHEDULE:** Day Shift. **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. Compensation
    $23k-28k yearly est. 60d+ ago
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  • Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - MedSurg Unit - Family Medicine (Nights)

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    **Galveston, Texas, United States** **Hot** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2507247 **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** **Minimum Qualifications:** High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs: + Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR + Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR + Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR + Completion of EMT program OR + Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR + Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR + Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire 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. **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:** **Required:** + Basic Life Support (BLS). **JOB DESCRIPTION:** To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + Collects, reports, and documents data: Vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. + Obtains blood samples by venipuncture. + Acquires 12 lead EKG. + Performs and reports POCT. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patients' personal hygiene: Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skincare for a patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. + Assists with feeding. + Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. + Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. + Assists with patient restraints and patient-specific safety precautions. + Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior. + Cares for the patient from a correctional environment. + Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. + Documents as appropriate. + Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. + Assists with patient requests for other hospital services **Marginal or Periodic Functions:** + Video monitoring duties as assigned. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. + Performs related duties as required. **SALARY RANGE:** Salary commensurate with experience. **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. Compensation
    $23k-28k yearly est. 21d ago
  • TDCJ PCT PIPELINE

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    **Galveston, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2500504 **Minimum Qualifications:** High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs: - Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR - Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR - Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR - Completion of EMT program OR - Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR - Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR - Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire 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. **Required Certification:** - BLS **Job Summary:** To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas **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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities Compensation
    $23k-28k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Patient Care Technician II - OR (Victory Lakes)

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    **Galveston, Texas, United States** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2507150 **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 **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 **Job Summary** 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). **Job Duties:** + Collects, reports, and documents data. Takes vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. + Obtains blood samples by venipuncture. + Acquires 12 lead EKG. + Performs and reports POCT. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patients' personal hygiene. Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning, superficial wound care, assists with elimination, and cares for the incontinent patient and the patient with a urinary catheter. Assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. + Assists with feeding. + Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. + Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of the patient. + Assists the healthcare team by preparing patients and chaperoning during examinations/procedures or assists with other patient treatments. + Provides for patient safety related to age and condition. + Assists with patient restraints and maintains patient-specific safety precautions. + Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior. + Cares for the patient from a correctional environment. + Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and health records at all times. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. + Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. + Assists with patient requests for other hospital services. + Participates in one leadership activity per fiscal year. **Marginal or Periodic Functions** + Video monitoring duties as assigned. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. + Performs related duties as required. **Salary Range** Actual salary commensurate with experience. **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. Compensation
    $23k-28k yearly est. 40d ago
  • Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - High Risk OB - Galveston (Casual Appointment)

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    **Galveston, Texas, United States** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2505987 **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** **Minimum Qualifications:** High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs: + Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR + Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR + Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR + Completion of EMT program OR + Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR + Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR + Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire 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. **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:** **Required:** + Basic Life Support (BLS). **JOB DESCRIPTION:** To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + Collects, reports, and documents data: Vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. + Obtains blood samples by venipuncture. + Acquires 12 lead EKG. + Performs and reports POCT. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patients' personal hygiene: Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skincare for a patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. + Assists with feeding. + Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. + Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. + Assists with patient restraints and patient-specific safety precautions. + Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior. + Cares for the patient from a correctional environment. + Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. + Documents as appropriate. + Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. + Assists with patient requests for other hospital services **Marginal or Periodic Functions:** + Video monitoring duties as assigned. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. + Performs related duties as required. **SALARY RANGE:** Salary commensurate with experience. **WORK SCHEDULE:** Casual appointment ( **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. Compensation
    $23k-28k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - MedSurg Unit - Family Medicine (Days)

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    **Galveston, Texas, United States** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2600053 **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** **Minimum Qualifications:** High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs: + Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR + Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR + Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR + Completion of EMT program OR + Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR + Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR + Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire 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. **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:** **Required:** + Basic Life Support (BLS). **JOB DESCRIPTION:** To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + Collects, reports, and documents data: Vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. + Obtains blood samples by venipuncture. + Acquires 12 lead EKG. + Performs and reports POCT. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patients' personal hygiene: Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skincare for a patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. + Assists with feeding. + Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. + Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. + Assists with patient restraints and patient-specific safety precautions. + Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior. + Cares for the patient from a correctional environment. + Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. + Documents as appropriate. + Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. + Assists with patient requests for other hospital services **Marginal or Periodic Functions:** + Video monitoring duties as assigned. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. + Performs related duties as required. **SALARY RANGE:** Salary commensurate with experience. **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. Compensation
    $23k-28k yearly est. 21d ago
  • Patient Care Technician I TDCJ Women's

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** **Minimum Qualifications:** High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs: Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR Completion of EMT program OR Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire 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. **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. Compensation
    $23k-28k yearly est. 29d ago
  • Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - Medicine/Nephrology Unit (Nights)

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** **Hot** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2600247 **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** **Minimum Qualifications:** Completion of one of the following technical programs: + Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR + Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR + Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR + Completion of EMT program OR + Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR + Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR + Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire 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. **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:** **Required:** + Basic Life Support (BLS). **JOB DESCRIPTION:** To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** + Collects, reports, and documents data: Vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. + Obtains blood samples by venipuncture. + Acquires 12 lead EKG. + Performs and reports POCT. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patients' personal hygiene: Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skincare for a patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. + Assists with feeding. + Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. + Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. + Assists with patient restraints and patient-specific safety precautions. + Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior. + Cares for the patient from a correctional environment. + Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. + Documents as appropriate. + Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. + Assists with patient requests for other hospital services **Marginal or Periodic Functions:** + Video monitoring duties as assigned. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. + Performs related duties as required. **SALARY RANGE:** Salary commensurate with experience. **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. Compensation
    $23k-28k yearly est. 13d ago
  • TDCJ PCT Interview Day PIPELINE

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs: • Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR • Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR • Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR • Completion of EMT program OR • Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR • Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR • Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire 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. Required Certification: • BLS Job Summary: To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas 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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
    $23k-28k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Patient Care Technician I TDCJ Med Surge

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    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. JOB DESCRIPTION To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs: Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR Completion of EMT program OR Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire 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. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required\: BLS
    $23k-28k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - Ortho/Trauma (Nights)

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs: Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR Completion of EMT program OR Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire 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. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS: Required: Basic Life Support (BLS). JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Collects, reports, and documents data\: Vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. Obtains blood samples by venipuncture. Acquires 12 lead EKG. Performs and reports POCT. Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. Provides for patients' personal hygiene\: Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skincare for a patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. Assists with feeding. Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. Assists with patient restraints and patient-specific safety precautions. Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior. Cares for the patient from a correctional environment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. Documents as appropriate. Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. Assists with patient requests for other hospital services Marginal or Periodic Functions: Video monitoring duties as assigned. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Performs related duties as required. SALARY RANGE: Salary commensurate with experience. 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.
    $23k-28k yearly est. Auto-Apply 54d ago
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT) (Casual Appointment) - Beto Unit

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    **Tennessee Colony, Texas, United States** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2500311 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** Provides basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. + Performs and reports POCT. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patients' personal hygiene. + Assists with feeding. + Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. + Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. + Assists with patient restraints, patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient and family behavior, and cares for the patient from a correctional environment. + Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. + Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** + May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others. Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + Completion of one of the following technical programs: + Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program, or + Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or + Completion of Medical Corpsman program, or + Completion of EMT program, or + Completion of UTMB Hospital Aide training program, or + Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment, or + Currently enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing program and completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent. + Current BLS-HP is required. This is a non-benefit eligible position and limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **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. Compensation
    $23k-28k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Beto Unit

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    **Tennessee Colony, Texas, United States** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2304154 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** Provides basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. + Performs and reports POCT. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patients' personal hygiene. + Assists with feeding. + Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. + Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. + Assists with patient restraints, patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient and family behavior, and cares for the patient from a correctional environment. + Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. + Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** + May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others. Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + Completion of one of the following technical programs: + Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program, or + Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or + Completion of Medical Corpsman program, or + Completion of EMT program, or + Completion of UTMB Hospital Aide training program, or + Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment, or + Currently enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing program and completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent. + Current BLS-HP is required. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **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. Compensation
    $23k-28k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Beto unit

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    **Tennessee Colony, Texas, United States** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2303614 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). _JOB SUMMARY_ : To provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. _ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_ : + Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. + Performs and reports POCT. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patients' personal hygiene. + Assists with feeding. + Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. + Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. + Assists with patient restraints, patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient and family behavior, and cares for the patient from a correctional environment. + Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. + Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. + Adheres to internal controls established for department. + Performs related duties as required. _EQUIPMENT_ : Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. _WORK ENVIRONMENT_ : Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_*Official Regulatory Statement for Healthcare Job Description:_** May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others. _REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_ : Completion of one of the following technical programs: + Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program, or + Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or + Completion of Medical Corpsman program, or + Completion of EMT program, or + Completion of UTMB Hospital Aide training program, or + Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment, or + Currently enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing program and completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent. Current BLS-HP is required. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **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. Compensation
    $23k-28k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Beto unit

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE \: Completion of one of the following technical programs: Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program, or Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or Completion of Medical Corpsman program, or Completion of EMT program, or Completion of UTMB Hospital Aide training program, or Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment, or Currently enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing program and completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent. Current BLS-HP is required. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. 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. The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). JOB SUMMARY : To provide technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Collects, reports and documents data\: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. Performs and reports POCT. Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. Provides for patients' personal hygiene. Assists with feeding. Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. Assists with patient restraints, patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient and family behavior, and cares for the patient from a correctional environment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT : Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT : Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. *Official Regulatory Statement for Healthcare Job Description: May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others.
    $23k-28k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Patient Care Technician I - CMC - Carole Young

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    **Dickinson, Texas, United States** **New** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2600331 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). **_JOB SUMMARY_** **:** Provides basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. **_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:** + Collects, reports and documents data: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. + Performs and reports POCT. + Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. + Provides for patients' personal hygiene. + Assists with feeding. + Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. + Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. + Assists with patient restraints, patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient and family behavior, and cares for the patient from a correctional environment. + Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. + Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **_EQUIPMENT_** **:** Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. **_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:** + May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others. Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** + High school or equivalent ANDcompletion of one of the following technical programs: + Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program, or + Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or + Completion of Medical Corpsman program, or + Completion of EMT program, or + Completion of UTMB Hospital Aide training program, or + Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment, or + Currently enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing program and completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent. + Current BLS-HP is required. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. **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._ Compensation
    $23k-28k yearly est. 7d ago
  • Patient Care Technician I - CMC - Carole Young

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). : Provides basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Collects, reports and documents data\: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. Performs and reports POCT. Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. Provides for patients' personal hygiene. Assists with feeding. Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. Assists with patient restraints, patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient and family behavior, and cares for the patient from a correctional environment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT : Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT : May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others. Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE \: High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs: Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program, or Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or Completion of Medical Corpsman program, or Completion of EMT program, or Completion of UTMB Hospital Aide training program, or Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment, or Currently enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing program and completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent. Current BLS-HP is required. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. 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.
    $23k-28k yearly est. Auto-Apply 6d ago
  • Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - 2N ICU - League City (Nights)

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: High school or equivalent AND completion of one of the following technical programs: Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program OR Completion of a Medical Assistant program OR Completion of Medical Corpsman program OR Completion of EMT program OR Completion of a UTMB Hospital Aide Training Program OR Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment OR Certified MA, PCT, or CNA at time of hire 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. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS: Required: Basic Life Support (BLS). JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Collects, reports, and documents data\: Vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. Obtains blood samples by venipuncture. Acquires 12 lead EKG. Performs and reports POCT. Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. Provides for patients' personal hygiene\: Bathes patients, performs oral suctioning and superficial wound care, assists with chronic wound care, provides skincare for a patient with TED hose, SCD, casts, skeletal pins, assists with elimination, cares for the incontinent patient, cares for the patient with a urinary catheter, assists or gives cleansing enemas, sitz baths, non-sterile douches, and provides ostomy care. Assists with feeding. Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. Assists with patient restraints and patient-specific safety precautions. Collects, reports, and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and unusual patient and family behavior. Cares for the patient from a correctional environment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. Documents as appropriate. Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. Assists with patient requests for other hospital services Marginal or Periodic Functions: Video monitoring duties as assigned. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Performs related duties as required. SALARY RANGE: Salary commensurate with experience. WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time Night Shift. 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.
    $23k-28k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
  • Patient Care Technician I - PBL Position - Estelle Unit - Huntsville

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). : Provides basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Collects, reports and documents data\: vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and collects specimens. Performs and reports POCT. Assists with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse/designee as indicated by the patient's plan of care. Provides for patients' personal hygiene. Assists with feeding. Ambulates, positions, and turns patients and cares for the patient with altered mobility. Assists with patient safety related to age and condition. Assists with patient restraints, patient specific safety precautions, collects, reports and documents data related to patient needs/emergencies and usual patient and family behavior, and cares for the patient from a correctional environment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures. Maintains patient care areas with appropriate supplies. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT : Standard patient care supplies, equipment and mechanical devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT : May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others. Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE \: Completion of one of the following technical programs: Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program, or Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or Completion of Medical Corpsman program, or Completion of EMT program, or Completion of UTMB Hospital Aide training program, or Two (2) years of experience in a direct patient care environment, or Currently enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing program and completed the first semester of education which contains clinical concepts and health assessment or the equivalent. Current BLS-HP is required. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. 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.
    $23k-28k yearly est. Auto-Apply 27d ago
  • Dialysis Patient Care Tech - CMC - Estelle

    UTMB Health 4.4company rating

    Patient care technician job at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

    The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). : Provides direct patient care in a dialysis setting and supports licensed staff in the delivery of patient care within UTMB Correctional Managed Care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Assists in the medical evaluation of the patient pre-dialysis, including assisting with recording of patients vital signs, weight, general condition and special problems. Correctly sets-up and operates dialysis equipment. Reports equipment problems to the Unit Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse Chief Technician or Hemodialysis Staff Nurse. Performs preventive maintenance and quality control. Correctly documents and troubleshoots on the EMR. Makes safety checks on equipment and initiates ad terminates the hemodialysis treatment. Assists in obtaining all lab work and tests ordered by the Nephrologist; assists in preparing monthly lag tubes for patients. Monitors patients during hemodialysis treatments, including the taking of patient vital signs, and informs licensed staff of any potential problems. Responds quickly and efficiently to emergencies. Cleans machines, chairs and room after each patient and cleans the dialysis jugs at the end of the shift. Administers only lidocaine subcutaneously, heparin sodium and normal saline intravenously within the regulations of DSHS. Participates in the education of the patient. Provides basic care for and has knowledge of the use of the hemodialysis access. Stocks unit as needed or directed. Cares for and uses patient access sites as instructed. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department. Performs related duties as required. EQUIPMENT : Artificial kidney and dialysis delivery systems. Standard laboratory testing and sterilizing devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT : Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE : Must have Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification or equivalent certification, or must attain certification within 18 months of employment. Completion of CMC Dialysis Patient Care Technician on the job training program. Maintain current CPR and CCHT credentials. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience. 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.
    $23k-28k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago

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