Compassionate Patient Care Technician

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in Baltimore, MD. You will perform vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, CPR, and post-procedure care as part of the care team, ensuring safety and comfort for patients.

You will participate in orientation and ongoing training, maintain infection control standards and document activities per hospital policy while supporting a safe,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification required, or equivalent training.
• CPR certification required; on-the-job training may substitute formal PCT training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Take vital signs (T, P, R), height/weight; observe and report changes.
• Perform phlebotomy/venipuncture and specimen handling per policy.
• Assist with procedures and patient positioning; maintain safe environment.
• Document activities per hospital guidelines and support infection control.

Skills

Safety awareness

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Nursing Assistant Certification (MD)

CPR certification

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in Baltimore, MD. You will perform vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKGs, CPR, and post-procedure care as part of the care team, ensuring safety and comfort for patients.

You will participate in orientation and ongoing training, maintain infection control standards and document activities per hospital policy while supporting a safe,