Junior Patient Care Technician: Vital Signs & Blood Draws

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care under the direction of licensed staff. This role involves taking vital signs, performing blood draws, collecting specimens, and assisting with ADLs to support the interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, wound care, patient safety, and collaboration with health care professionals to monitor and report patient status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Maryland state certification as a CNA or GNA required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing and manages patient care based on results and clinical findings.
• Records patient care along the continuum including ADLs.
• Documents and reports patient vital signs and reported pain levels.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Promotes patient safety and participates in fall prevention.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Blood glucose

Venipuncture

Education

High School Diploma

CNA/GNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care under the direction of licensed staff. This role involves taking vital signs, performing blood draws, collecting specimens, and assisting with ADLs to support the interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, wound care, patient safety, and collaboration with health care professionals to monitor and report patient status.