Patient Care Tech I: Vital Signs, ADLs & Wound Care

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

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System in Glen Burnie, MD seeks a Patient Care Technician I to support nursing staff with vital signs, ADLs, blood draws, specimen collection, and wound care, while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Required: high school diploma, Maryland CNA/GNA certification, and current BLS. No prior experience required; prior healthcare exposure is a plus. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maryland CNA or GNA certification required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• No prior experience required; healthcare facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs and collects specimens.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) and patient mobility.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Documents patient data and communicates changes to the care team.
• Promotes patient safety and comfort and maintains clean, safe environments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Blood glucose testing

Wound care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland CNA or GNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System in Glen Burnie, MD seeks a Patient Care Technician I to support nursing staff with vital signs, ADLs, blood draws, specimen collection, and wound care, while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Required: high school diploma, Maryland CNA/GNA certification, and current BLS. No prior experience required; prior healthcare exposure is a plus. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.