Emergency Department Patient Care Tech (Evenings)

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department to provide direct patient care during evenings. Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, blood draws, specimen collection, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure patient safety and comfort.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to safety protocols, and support across the care team in a fast-paced ED setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maryland CNA or GNA certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform venipuncture for blood draws and establish IV access when directed.
• Record patient care activities along the continuum including feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting and transfers.
• Monitor and document patient status, pain levels, urinary/stool output, and weight.
• Assist in admissions, transfers and discharges; participate in safety and infection control practices.
• Collaborate with the health care team to implement the plan of care and ensure patient comfort.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Multitasking under pressure

Patient care documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland CNA/GNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Emergency Department to provide direct patient care during evenings. Responsibilities include vital signs, ADL assistance, blood draws, specimen collection, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure patient safety and comfort.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to safety protocols, and support across the care team in a fast-paced ED setting.