CNA/Patient Care Tech - Med Surg

WVU Medicine; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, Maryland, is seeking a CNA/Patient Care Tech to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision. The role focuses on comfort, personal care, and coordination with licensed staff.

The position requires a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, and state CNA certification (MD/OH/PA/WV). Duties include vital signs, admissions support, hygiene, specimen collection, and maintaining a safe, infection-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State CNA certification: MD/OH/PA/WV.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report patient concerns to nursing staff immediately.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and daily care.
• Record vital signs and assist with hygiene and comfort.
• Assist in specimen collection and patient care activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to prevent infections.
• Report equipment repairs promptly.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures.
• Communicate nutrition issues to the nursing staff.
• Support department operations with administrative tasks.
• Answer call bells and relay messages to staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

CNA certification (MD/OH/PA/WV)

Job description

## CNA/Patient Care Tech - Med SurgApply: Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC): Full time: Posted Today: JR26-45606## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical and comfort needs of patients, under the supervision of a professional nurse. This position will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. High School Diploma or equivalent.2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.3. Current Certification issued by state where services will be performed: * **MD:** Certified Nursing Assistant through the Maryland Department of Health* **OH:** Nurse's Aide Certification through the Ohio Department of Health* **PA:** Nurse's Aide Certification through the Pennsylvania Department of Health* **WV:** Nurse's Aide Certification through the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:******EXPERIENCE:****1. Prior patient care experience.**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to the Nursing Staff immediately.2. Assists the Nursing Staff with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.3. Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).4. Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.5. Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.6. Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.7. Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.8. Communicates with Nursing Staff regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.10. Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.11. Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking. **WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Working closely with others.2. Working protracted or irregular hours.3. Working around biohazards.4. Working around infectious diseases.5. Working with or near the deceased.6. Working with hands in water.7. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. **SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.2. Ability to adapt to changing environments.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Compensation Range:**$15.68 - $23.51Position is eligible for shift differentials based on shift worked and eligible for overtime pay hours over 40 hours per week**Company:**GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center**Cost Center:**13 GRMC Nursing Medical Surgical 1**Address:**251 N 4th StreetOaklandMaryland**Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program