Care Tech I: Vitals, ADLs & Blood Draws

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, performing blood draws, and collecting specimens, while monitoring patient status and ensuring safety.

Responsibilities also include admissions, transfers, discharges, wound care, glucose monitoring, and responding to alarms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Maryland CNA or GNA certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and teamwork.
• Ability to learn and utilize computer systems and document results.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform blood draws and collect specimen samples.
• Monitor and document patient status; respond to alarms.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide wound and orthopedic device care and monitor blood glucose.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or GNA certification

BLS certification

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, performing blood draws, and collecting specimens, while monitoring patient status and ensuring safety.

Responsibilities also include admissions, transfers, discharges, wound care, glucose monitoring, and responding to alarms.