Critical Care Tech

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the Division of Nursing Standards, maintaining a safe, clean environment and assisting the patient care team across units.

Required: Maryland Nursing Assistant certification, high school diploma or equivalent, and current BLS; prior hospital or nursing home experience is preferred; flexibility for shifts and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Nursing Assistant certification required by Maryland State Board.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Experience as Nursing Assistant in hospital or nursing home; nursing student first semester in Med/Surg setting; orientation may be up to 3 weeks with a preceptor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and treatment per nursing standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Support the patient care team in daily activities.
• Care for patients across neonatal to geriatric populations per unit standards.

Skills

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Written communication

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Time management

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant certification (MD)

Current BLS/CPR

Job description

Job Requirements

Job Description

Job Summary

Assists in providing patient care and treatment in accordance with the Division of Nursing Standards. Maintains in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, assists the patient care team to provide various patient care activities and maintains customer service focus essential for smooth operation. The age of population served is neonate to geriatric or as defined in unit-specific structural standards in the assigned area.

Qualifications

Education & Training:

High School diploma or equivalent. Certified by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Nursing Assistant required. Current BLS required.

Work Orientation & Experience:

Previous experience as Nursing Assistant in hospital or nursing home, nursing student first semester in Med/Surg setting. Medical Technician, Military Specialist with medical training. May require up to (3) weeks of orientation with a preceptor.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to:

• a) read, write and comprehend medical terminology;
• b) effectively convey verbal and written information;
• c) follow directions;
• d) perform simple mathematical calculations correctly;
• e) respond to emergency situations appropriately;
• f) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts;
• g) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team;
• h) organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities;
• i) comply with OSHA standards;
• and j) understands and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality;
• k) develops and promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team members, physicians, intra and inter-departments, hospital and nursing administration;
• l) venipuncture;
• m) phlebotomy.