Job/Position DescriptionMedical Technician III (Certified Nursing Assistant) performs moderately complex (journey-level) patient care work in a 75-bed inpatient hospital. Work involves monitoring patient conditions and providing assistance to medical staff in administering therapeutic programs. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work involves monitoring patient conditions and providing assistance to medical staff in administering therapeutic programs. Assigned inpatient assignments and involves monitoring patient conditions and providing assistance to medical staff in planning and administering therapeutic programs. Provides age appropriate patient care to assist a patient toward self-care in a safe environment including but not limited to bath/hand and face washing, oral hygiene, feeding, combing hair/shaving; takes and records vital signs; obtains specimens, makes beds, answers call lights and other general care; cleans unit equipment to include but not limited to IV poles, wheelchairs, refrigerator; transports patients to and from various departments; assists in preparation of patient rooms and beds for receiving patient admissions/transfers; participates with patients in divisional activities, indoors or outdoors either on campus or off campus. Obtains and deliver specimens. Assists with patient rehabilitative care needs when necessary. Transports patients to and from various departments. Provides assistance with transportation needs to appointments; may report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to dispatchers; drives state owned vehicles to transport patients, passengers, and/or supplies. Conducts visual inspections of vehicles before and after transports and ensures they are clean and in good repair. Adheres to the policies and procedures of Department of Health and State Services (DSHS), Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) and the Department of Nursing.Essential Job Functions1. Patient-Centric Care: Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Maintain clear and respectful communication with patients and their caregivers. Tailor care activities to suit the specific age and needs of each patient. Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols. Administer personal care tasks such as bathing, bed baths, shaving, and hygiene maintenance. Aid patients in mobility and positioning, providing assistance during ambulation and transfers. Assist patients with essential tasks including lifting, feeding, and using commodes and bedpans. Maintain clear and respectful communication with patients and their caregivers during transportation, addressing any concerns or questions they may have. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. (20%)2. Patient Room Preparation and Vital Signs: Ready patient rooms for new admissions with fresh linens, sanitized surfaces, and personal essentials. Take patients' vital signs and accurately record the results.Collect and transport lab specimens as necessary. Utilize glucometers to measure and monitor blood glucose levels for diabetic patients. Respond to patient call lights promptly and make regular patient rounds. (15%)3. Rehabilitation Assistance: Prepare and organize materials and equipment required for therapeutic activities. Operate therapeutic equipment as needed and provide guidance during https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=601659 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.