Patient Care Assistant

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Differentials (Shift/Weekend/Holiday)

Benefits package

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Join the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center and become part of a high-performing Operating Room team where every role makes a meaningful impact. This Full-Time Night Shift Patient Care Assistant position supports surgeons, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and the perioperative team in a fast-paced surgical environment.

You will transport patients, prepare operating rooms, maintain supplies and equipment, support sterile workflows, and provide patient care and clerical support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months of direct patient care experience, required.
• One year of patient care experience, preferred.
• Previous experience in a hospital or acute care setting, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, required.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from the Operating Room while ensuring patient identification and comfort.
• Prepare operating rooms by stocking supplies, cleaning and disinfecting surgical suites, and maintaining equipment readiness.
• Assist with patient positioning, pre-operative care, and other nursing support duties.
• Transport specimens, blood products, instruments, and other materials throughout the surgical department.
• Assist with case cart preparation, sterile supply inspection, and operating room setup.
• Operate and maintain Steris equipment and support equipment room organization.
• Perform clerical duties including answering phones, updating schedules, maintaining surgical documentation, and processing department records.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized surgical environment while supporting the perioperative team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum of 3 months of direct patient care experience, required.

Job description

Job Requirements

Join the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center and become part of a high-performing Operating Room team where every role makes a meaningful impact. Work alongside skilled surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia professionals in a collaborative, fast-paced surgical environment committed to delivering safe, exceptional care for every patient. Here, you'll find supportive leadership, opportunities to grow, and a team that values your contributions every day.

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Full-Time Night Shift Patient Care Assistant to join our Operating Room team.

In this hands-on role, you'll help keep surgical procedures running safely and efficiently by transporting and positioning patients, preparing operating rooms, maintaining supplies and equipment, supporting sterile workflows, and providing patient care and clerical support.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, and take pride in making a difference behind the scenes, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career in surgical services.

Full-Time Evening Shift | Monday - Friday | 8:45 p.m. - 7:15 a.m. | No Weekends

Key Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Transport patients to and from the Operating Room while ensuring patient identification and comfort.
• Prepare operating rooms by stocking supplies, cleaning and disinfecting surgical suites, and maintaining equipment readiness.
• Assist with patient positioning, pre-operative care, and other nursing support duties.
• Transport specimens, blood products, instruments, and other materials throughout the surgical department.
• Assist with case cart preparation, sterile supply inspection, and operating room setup.
• Operate and maintain Steris equipment and support equipment room organization.
• Perform clerical duties including answering phones, updating schedules, maintaining surgical documentation, and processing department records.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized surgical environment while supporting the perioperative team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 months of direct patient care experience, required.
• One (1) year of patient care experience, preferred.
• Previous experience in a hospital or acute care setting, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, required.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.00 - $27.12 per hour.
• Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Differential Pay Where Applicable
• Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full Time, Part Time, and PRN Staff Members.
• Advancement Opportunities Within a Growing, High-Acuity Surgical Services Team.