Patient Care Tech I - Intensive Care

Baptist Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baptist Health ICU is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with basic patient care, monitoring, and hygiene at the bedside. You will be part of a dedicated care team, communicating effectively with patients, families, and staff.

The role is night shift (1830–0700) with a bi-weekly 72-hour schedule. We value compassion and strong communication, and provide CPR and related skills training on the job.

Qualifications

• 12 college level credit hours with a passing English Composition grade and a 2.0+ GPA.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Service industry experience preferred but not required.
• CPR, skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and family with basic care, monitoring and hygiene.
• Support the patient care team to ensure complete, quality care.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and healthcare team.
• Engage with patients at the bedside and respond to needs efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

12 college credits including English Composition

Job description

Summary

The primary function of the PCT is to assist the patient and family with basic patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and to help ensure care is complete. The PCT works as an essential part of the patient care team. As the member who spends most of their time in the presence of the patient, compassion, caring, and excellent human interaction skills are necessary along with excellent communication skills both to and from the patient and family, and to and from the rest of the healthcare team.

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Job Details

Department: Intensive Care

Shift: Night

Working Hours: 1830 - 0700

Summary

The primary function of the PCT is to assist the patient and family with basic patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and to help ensure care is complete. The PCT works as an essential part of the patient care team. As the member who spends most of their time in the presence of the patient, compassion, caring, and excellent human interaction skills are necessary along with excellent communication skills both to and from the patient and family, and to and from the rest of the healthcare team.

Other Information

• 12 college level credit hours that include a passing grade in English Composition with a C or higher and an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. (transcripts will be verified upon application)
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Service industry experience preferred but not required.
• Will provide education that includes: CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities Needed: Willingness to work flexible hours. Good organization skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills. Ability to communicate effectively and do so consistently. Ability to collaborate with the health care team effectively and do so consistently. Ability to engage people at the appropriate level for their wellness and cognition. Ability to problem solve. Ability to be proactive in anticipating the customer’s needs.

This job will be authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.

Department: Intensive Care

Shift: Night

Working Hours: 1830 - 0700

Other Information

• 12 college level credit hours that include a passing grade in English Composition with a C or higher and an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater. (transcripts will be verified upon application)
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Service industry experience preferred but not required.
• Will provide education that includes: CPR, Skills training, Crucial Conversations, and Hospitality in Healthcare
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities Needed: Willingness to work flexible hours. Good organization skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills. Ability to communicate effectively and do so consistently. Ability to collaborate with the health care team effectively and do so consistently. Ability to engage people at the appropriate level for their wellness and cognition. Ability to problem solve. Ability to be proactive in anticipating the customer’s needs.

This job will be authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.