Patient Care Tech I - Observation

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Benefits available

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Job summary

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under a nurse's supervision. You will perform routine tasks and use specialized equipment to support daily activities in a patient‑centered environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, active Maryland CNA, and current BLS CPR. At least one year of clinical experience is needed for this full‑time, day shift role with weekend work.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Active CNA certification on Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care tasks under the supervision of a nurse.
• Record and report pertinent clinical information.
• Demonstrate proficiency with specialized patient care equipment.

Skills

Active CNA certification

BLS CPR certification

Clinical experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Make it happen at Hopkins.

Unit: Observation; 1P

Weekly Working Hours: 36 hours/week; benefits available

Shift: Day Shift; 7a – 7:30p; weekend work required

Job Details & Qualifications:

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds. We specialize in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education.

Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs direct patient care tasks under the supervision of a nurse and taking into consideration the developmental needs of the patient, performs routine patient activities and delegated patient care procedures of a specialized and technical nature as competency documentation designates. The PCT utilizes basic clinical skills to support daily patient care activities, accurately records and reports pertinent clinical information, and demonstrates proficiency in the use of specialized patient care equipment to ensure a safe and supportive care environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification on Maryland Board of Nursing
• Current BLS CPR certification provided by AHA, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network
• One year of clinical experience is required

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: https://mybenefitsjhhs.com/

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range: Minimum 18.96/hour - Maximum 28.53/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.