Patient Care Technician I - Estelle Unit
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 mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care to individuals in correctional settings, ensuring their well-being is prioritized despite the unique challenges of the environment.
About the Role
This position serves as a vital support system within the healthcare delivery model, providing basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the specific needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. You will work directly within the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center, adapting clinical skills to a secure environment while maintaining the highest standards of patient dignity and safety.
The role requires a unique blend of clinical competence and situational awareness. You will be responsible for collecting and documenting critical patient data, performing point-of-care testing, and assisting with daily activities of care, including personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility support. A significant aspect of the job involves navigating the complexities of a correctional setting, ensuring patient safety through adherence to specific security protocols, managing restraints when necessary, and maintaining strict confidentiality of all patient records.
Work Environment & Safety
Working in a correctional facility presents distinct occupational hazards. Team members may be exposed to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and hazardous medications. The environment also includes the potential for interaction with disoriented or combative patients. Consequently, a security clearance is required for all candidates, and pre-employment drug testing is mandatory to ensure the safety and integrity of the facility.
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_circleMaintain patient privacy and confidentiality of all information and records
- check_circleMaintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies and a clean, safe environment
- check_circlePerform aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures
- check_circleAssist with patient safety measures, restraints, and specific safety precautions
- check_circleCollect, report, and document patient vital signs, height, weight, intake, output, and pulse oximetry data
- check_circleAssist with patient activities, personal hygiene, and feeding as directed by the charge nurse
- check_circlePerform and report point-of-care testing (POCT) procedures
- check_circleAmbulate, position, and turn patients while caring for those with altered mobility
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school or equivalent AND completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program, Medical Assistant program, Medical Corpsman program, EMT program, UTMB Hospital Aide training program, OR two years of experience in direct patient care, OR currently enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing program with completed first semester containing clinical concepts and health assessment
- verifiedCurrent BLS-HP certification
- verifiedSecurity clearance
- verifiedPre-employment drug testing
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Vital Signs, Pulse Oximetry, Poct, Aseptic Technique, Isolation Procedures, Infection Control, Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Corpsman, Emt.
Education: High school or equivalent required.
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Day-to-day, the Patient Care Technician I - Estelle Unit at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. will maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of all information and records; maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies and a clean, safe environment; perform aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and infection control measures; and assist with patient safety measures, restraints, and specific safety precautions.
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To qualify for the Patient Care Technician I - Estelle Unit at UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. position, applicants should have: High school or equivalent AND completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program, Medical Assistant program, Medical Corpsman program, EMT program, UTMB Hospital Aide training program, OR two years of experience in direct patient care, OR currently enrolled in a recognized School of Nursing program with completed first semester containing clinical concepts and health assessment; Current BLS-HP certification; Security clearance; and Pre-employment drug testing.
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Patient Care Technician I - Estelle Unit 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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Educational requirements for this role: High school or equivalent required.
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About UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC.
UTMB Healthcare Systems, Inc. operates within the hospitals and health care industry, providing medical services from its headquarters in Galveston, Texas. The organization manages a network of healthcare facilities dedicated to delivering patient-centered care across the region. Its operations focus on clinical excellence, emergency services, and specialized medical treatments designed to meet the needs of diverse communities. As a major employer in the area, the system supports a large workforce of physicians, nurses, and administrative staff committed to maintaining high standards of medical practice. The company serves patients requiring comprehensive health solutions, ranging from primary care to complex surgical procedures. With a significant footprint in Galveston and surrounding counties, UTMB Healthcare Systems, Inc. plays a vital role in the local healthcare infrastructure, ensuring accessibility to quality medical resources for residents and visitors alike.
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