Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - Estelle Unit

UTMB Health • Huntsville, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Correctional Managed Care works to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. The Patient Care Technician I provides basic technical assistance and supportive patient care to meet the needs of individual patients throughout assigned areas. The position is located within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center and requires security clearance and pre-employment drug testing. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized Nurse Assistant program, Medical Assistant program, Medical Corpsman program, EMT program, or UTMB Hospital Aide training program; alternatively, two years of experience in a direct patient care environment; alternatively, current enrollment in a recognized School of Nursing program with the first semester of education containing clinical concepts and health assessment, or equivalent, completed.
• Current BLS-HP certification is required.
• Security clearance is required.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, report, and document vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, pulse oximetry, and specimens.
• Perform and report point-of-care testing (POCT).
• Assist with patient activities and care as assigned by the charge nurse or designee and indicated by the patient's plan of care.
• Provide for patients' personal hygiene and assist with feeding.
• Ambulate, position, and turn patients, including caring for patients with altered mobility.
• Assist with patient safety related to age and condition, patient restraints, and patient-specific safety precautions.
• Collect, report, and document data related to patient needs, emergencies, and usual patient and family behavior; provide care in a correctional environment.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Provide and maintain a clean, safe environment; perform or assist with aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
• Maintain patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
• Adhere to the department's internal controls and reporting structure.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED