Patient Care Technician I (PCT) - SICU Nights (Up to 24 hours/week)
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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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:ICU experienceJOB 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.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:Required:* BLSSALARY RANGE:Salary commensurate with experience.WORK SCHEDULE:Night shiftEqual Employment OpportunityUTMB 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