Night Patient Care Technician I - Post-Surgical Med-Surg

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for a night position in Towson, MD. This role requires a high school diploma, certification as a nursing assistant, and a BLS certification. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and collaborating with the healthcare team. No previous experience is necessary, but direct patient care experience is preferred. Join our dedicated team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.
• No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of professional nursing staff.
• Takes vital signs and checks surgical dressings.
• Aids patients with activities of daily living.
• Performs blood draws and collects specimen samples.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to carry out the plan of care.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Organization

Stress management

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Maryland state certification as CNA or GNA

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Patient Care Technician I for a night position in Towson, MD. This role requires a high school diploma, certification as a nursing assistant, and a BLS certification. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and collaborating with the healthcare team. No previous experience is necessary, but direct patient care experience is preferred. Join our dedicated team to deliver high-quality patient care.