Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Garrett Regional Medical Center; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Coverage

Tuition Program

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD is seeking a patient care associate to support licensed staff and deliver quality patient care. The role coordinates with the nursing team, assists with admissions/discharges, and ensures patient comfort and safety in a busy medical-surgical setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures.
• Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
• Communicates with RN regarding nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD is seeking a patient care associate to support licensed staff and deliver quality patient care. The role coordinates with the nursing team, assists with admissions/discharges, and ensures patient comfort and safety in a busy medical-surgical setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.