Patient Care Technician I
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onJones View Drive, Walker County, Texas, 77320, United States
About the Mission
The Correctional Managed Care team is dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). Our goal is to provide compassionate, high-quality care to individuals within the correctional system.
About the Role
This position serves as a vital support pillar within a unique healthcare environment located inside prisons, jails, or juvenile detention centers. You will provide basic technical assistance and supportive patient care, ensuring the needs of individual patients are met throughout their assigned areas.
In this role, you will be the eyes and hands of the nursing team, assisting with patient activities, personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility. You will collect and document critical data such as vital signs, height, weight, and intake/output, while performing point-of-care testing (POCT). Your work requires maintaining a clean, safe environment, adhering to strict infection control measures, and ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
The work environment presents specific challenges and hazards, including exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and potentially disoriented or combative patients. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required to ensure the safety of both staff and patients.
Hiring Process
Candidates must possess current BLS-HP certification and meet one of the following educational or experience criteria:
- Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, or UTMB Hospital Aide training program.
- Two years of experience in a direct patient care environment.
- Current enrollment in a recognized School of Nursing program with completion of the first semester (including clinical concepts and health assessment).
Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
Equal 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. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Jones View Drive, Walker County, Texas, 77320, United States
Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide patients with personal hygiene assistance and feeding support
- check_circleMaintain patient privacy and confidentiality of all records and information
- check_circleMaintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies and a clean environment
- check_circlePerform aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
- check_circleAssist with patient activities and care as directed by the charge nurse
- check_circleCollect, report, and document patient data including vital signs, height, weight, and intake/output
- check_circleAssist with patient safety measures, restraints, and emergency reporting
- check_circlePerform and report point-of-care testing (POCT) results
- check_circleAmbulate, position, and turn patients, including those with altered mobility
Requirements
- verifiedCompletion of Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, UTMB Hospital Aide program, or first semester of Nursing program
- verifiedTwo years direct patient care experience
- verifiedCurrent BLS-HP certification
- verifiedSecurity clearance
- verifiedPre-employment drug testing
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, Emt, Utmb Hospital Aide, BLS-HP, Vital Signs, Pulse Oximetry, Poct, Aseptic Technique.
Education: Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, UTMB Hospital Aide program, or currently enrolled in Nursing program.
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A Patient Care Technician I at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. is responsible for the following: Provide patients with personal hygiene assistance and feeding support; Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of all records and information; Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies and a clean environment; and Perform aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
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To qualify for the Patient Care Technician I at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. position, applicants should have: Completion of Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, UTMB Hospital Aide program, or first semester of Nursing program; Two years direct patient care experience; Current BLS-HP certification; Security clearance; and Pre-employment drug testing.
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Patient Care Technician I at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. is based in Jones View Drive, Walker County, Texas, 77320, United States. This is a on-site role.
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UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. has listed this Patient Care Technician I role as on-site.
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Patient Care Technician I at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
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Key skills for Patient Care Technician I at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. include Nurse Assistant; Medical Assistant; Medical Corpsman; Emt; Utmb Hospital Aide; BLS-HP; Vital Signs; and Pulse Oximetry.
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Educational requirements for this role: Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, EMT, UTMB Hospital Aide program, or currently enrolled in Nursing program.
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Patient Care Technician I at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.