Patient Care Technician – CIMU

Memorial Hermann Health System

Patient Care Technician providing direct patient care at Memorial Hermann. Assisting with daily living activities and monitoring patient conditions under supervision.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care activities, including vital signs monitoring, hygiene support, and documentation, while adhering to safety protocols and organizational policies. Capable of providing direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse in an acute care setting.

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Patient Care ExperienceVital Signs MonitoringDocumentation AccuracyActivities Of Daily Living (ADLs)Safety Protocol Adherence

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Hard Skills

Vital SignsPatient CareDocumentationHygiene SupportMobility SupportNutrition SupportToileting SupportChartingLaboratory Specimen PreparationPatient Monitoring

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationEmpathyAttention To DetailTime Management

Industry Keywords

Patient Centered CareAcute Care SettingCertified Nursing AssistantPatient Care TechnicianEmergency Medical TechnicianSafety PracticesOrganizational PoliciesClinical EducationScope Of RoleNew Employee Orientation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs patient care activities, including but not limited to identifying and responding to abnormal findings.
Appropriately escalating changes in the patient’s condition to the nurse.
Activities of daily living (ADL’s).
Provides assistance with patient elimination, hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and progress activity.
Practices patient and family centered care.
Provides direct patient care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to vital signs (pre and post treatment, as applicable), visual monitoring of a patient’s condition, hygiene support, toileting support, mobility support, nutrition support, bathing support, charting, and other activities of daily living as needed.
Responsible for timely and accurate documentation of information.
Should appropriately report any unusual changes or findings to the nurse.
Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes; follows safety rules; works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors; participates in organizational departments’ safety programs; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies and procedures.
Obtains and prepares laboratory specimens as prescribed within the scope of the role.
Helps orient new employees as appropriate.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

One (1) year of prior patient care experience (e.g. Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician, or Patient Care Technician) or similar role required, preferably in an acute care setting.
Proficiency in all Core Competencies of the PCT I and II position as noted in Memorial Hermann’s PCT Competency Based Tool and as validated by Memorial Hermann Clinical Education no later than the end of orientation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Certified in Basic Life Support issued by (AHA) American Heart Association within 90 days of employment.
Proficiency in all Core Competencies of the PCT I and II position as noted in Memorial Hermann’s PCT Competency Based Tool and as validated by Memorial Hermann Clinical Education no later than the end of orientation.