Medical Technician III

Responsibilities

• Patient-Centered Care and Support (30%): Provides comprehensive, compassionate care by addressing the emotional, psychological, and physical needs of patients and their families. Performs personal care tasks (e.g., bathing, hygiene, feeding, mobility assistance) and aids with patient positioning. Communicates clearly with patients and caregivers, maintaining confidentiality and a supportive environment. Prepares patient rooms for new admissions, ensuring cleanliness and readiness, and promptly responds to patient call lights.
• Clinical Assistance and Rehabilitation Support (20%): Monitors and records vital signs, assists with specimen collection, and performs blood glucose checks. Collaborates with medical staff during exams and procedures. Organizes and operates therapeutic equipment to support rehabilitation exercises, motivating patients to participate and aiding in their recovery process.
• Infection Control and Equipment Maintenance (20%): Adheres strictly to infection control protocols, including hand hygiene and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Cleans and maintains patient care equipment (e.g., IV pumps, wheelchairs), ensuring safety and functionality. Conducts preventive maintenance and coordinates repairs as needed. Emphasizes respiratory precautions and safety measures to maintain a clean and compliant environment.
• Patient Transportation and Engagement (15%): Safely transports patients within the facility and to off-site appointments, adapting schedules to meet patient needs. Ensures patient safety and comfort during transit, assists with vehicle entry and exit, and maintains vehicle cleanliness. Engages patients in recreational and diversional activities, both indoors and outdoors, to enhance well-being.
• Regulatory Compliance and Resource Management (10%): Maintains compliance with Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and other regulatory guidelines. Participates in audits, prepares documentation, and actively supports the team in adhering to regulatory standards. Efficiently manages medical supplies, ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal. Keeps certifications up to date and attends required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Additional Duties and Disaster Response (5%): Participates in disaster response, Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, and other assigned duties. May require alternate shift patterns or travel to different locations, ensuring agency obligations are met effectively.

Requirements

• Knowledge of motor vehicle operations, passenger, equipment, and supply loading and unloading methods, traffic regulations and the maintenance of motor vehicles; hospital policies and objectives; basic supportive patient care and age-based needs; and human development.
• Skill in the use of patient care equipment; providing age-appropriate nursing care; teaching state and federal requirements to others.
• Ability to: transport patients using assistive devices; carry out written and verbal instructions; establish positive therapeutic relationships with patients; gain work related competencies in the techniques and methods of treatment.
• Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications: Texas Nurse’s Aide Certificate. Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure. Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy. Current CPR.

Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page. Review our Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to State of Texas Jobs.

Pay

Salary Range: $3,000.00 - $4,149.83 per month. Pay Frequency: Monthly. Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12.

Schedule

Shift: Regular Night and Weekend; Additional Shift: Days (First). Telework: Not Eligible for Telework. Travel: Up to 30%. Employment Type: Regular, Full‑time. FLSA Status: Non‑exempt.