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Health Tech Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Mental Health Tech - Driver

El Paso, TX

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it ...

Overview We are losing our amazing Senior Mental Health Tech due to her returning to school for an even better career! So...Signet Health is actively interviewing qualified applicants for a Senior ...

Mental Health Tech - Driver

El Paso, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it ...

Behavioral Health Tech - Days | St. Gregory Recovery Center | Bayard, Iowa About the Job: PURPOSE STATEMENT: Newly updated rates! * $20 - $24 an hour *TUITION ASSISTANCE $3000 annually *12 Hr Shifts

Behavioral Health Tech PDM

Big Spring, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $21.25/hr

Mental Health Technician Location: Scenic Mountain Medical Center About the Shift: Varies; 7pm- 7am About the Position: The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties and assists ...

Mental Health Tech- Evenings

Austin, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

We are proud to be your community partner in mental health. The cornerstone of our treatment rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Austin Oaks Hospital provides ...

Mental Health Tech- Weekends

Austin, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Mental Health Technicians Weekends: Saturday and Sunday 7a-11p , to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and ...

Mental Health Tech- Evenings

Austin, TX

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Mental Health Technicians Evenings (3p-11p), to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis ...

Mental Health Tech- Evenings

Austin, TX · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Mental Health Technicians Evenings (3p-11p), to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis ...

Mental Health Tech-FT

Houston, TX · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Responsibilities Mental Health Technician Opportunity West Oaks Hospital has provided psychiatric care to the Houston area and surrounding communities for over four decades. Our 176-bed acute care ...

MENTAL HEALTH TECH (NIGHTS)

Sherman, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of ...

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How much do health tech jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for health tech in Texas is $41,343.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,400.00 and $45,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health tech, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Health Tech, you need a solid understanding of medical terminology, patient care techniques, and a relevant certification such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, basic laboratory equipment, and patient monitoring devices is typically required. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate patient data management, effective collaboration with healthcare teams, and high-quality patient care.

What is the difference between Health Tech vs Medical Assistant?

AspectHealth Tech
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in health informatics, healthcare administration, or related field; certifications like Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist (CHTS) are common
Work EnvironmentTechnology companies, healthcare IT departments, hospitals, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by healthcare providers, tech firms, and health systems to develop and manage healthcare technology solutions

Health Tech professionals focus on developing, implementing, and managing healthcare technology systems, whereas Medical Assistants perform clinical and administrative tasks directly supporting patient care. While Medical Assistants work in clinical settings, Health Tech roles are more tech and system-oriented, often requiring specialized certifications and a background in healthcare technology.

What is a health tech?

Health Tech jobs refer to roles that focus on the intersection of healthcare and technology. Professionals in this field work to develop, implement, and manage technological solutions that improve patient care, streamline healthcare operations, and enhance medical research. Health Tech jobs can include positions like health informatics specialists, medical software developers, telemedicine coordinators, and data analysts in healthcare settings. These roles require a mix of healthcare knowledge and technical skills, and are increasingly important as digital health solutions become more prevalent.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in health tech roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in health tech often encounter challenges related to integrating new technologies with existing healthcare systems and ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA. Navigating data privacy concerns and fostering collaboration between clinical staff and technical teams can also be demanding. These challenges can be addressed by staying current with industry standards, participating in cross-functional training, and maintaining open communication channels with stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and user adoption.
What are the most commonly searched types of Health Tech jobs in Texas? The most popular types of Health Tech jobs in Texas are:
What cities in Texas are hiring for Health Tech jobs? Cities in Texas with the most Health Tech job openings:
Infographic showing various Health Tech job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,343 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Mental Health Tech - Driver

UHS

El Paso, TX

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


Universal Health Services rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 253 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

491st of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Responsibilities

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020.  In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies.  Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.  Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.  If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting our Compliance Hotline at: https://uhs.alertline.com  or 1-800-852- 3449.

El Paso Behavioral Health System is a private 167-bed psychiatric hospital located in El Paso, Texas, specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

For more information about El Paso Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at https://elpasobh.com


Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Driver functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from five years of age through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. In addition, this position provides transportation of patients to and from the facility providing continuous observation interaction, and role modeling to the patients while maintaining safety at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Degree or equivalent; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Maintains a valid, class-specific driver’s license applicable to the transportation of patients.

Additional Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older and have a good driving record as obtained from the Department of Public Safety. Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime, holidays and weekends, and flexible hours. Must have current CPR Certification.

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact  Natalia Guerra, Human Resources Generalist, at  natalia.guerra@uhsinc.com and by phone at (915) 544-4000. 


UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Qualifications:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) / Driver functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from five years of age through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. In addition, this position provides transportation of patients to and from the facility providing continuous observation interaction, and role modeling to the patients while maintaining safety at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Degree or equivalent; Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic discipline.

Experience: Two (2) years of related experience, with knowledge of psychiatric patient care techniques with an understanding of mental illness, preferred.

Licensure: Maintains a valid, class-specific driver’s license applicable to the transportation of patients.

Additional Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older and have a good driving record as obtained from the Department of Public Safety. Successful completion of Handle With Care Training within 90 days of employment and prior to assisting with restraining procedures. May be required to work overtime, holidays and weekends, and flexible hours. Must have current CPR Certification.

If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact  Natalia Guerra, Human Resources Generalist, at  natalia.guerra@uhsinc.com and by phone at (915) 544-4000. 


UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.  We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US