Patient Care Tech - Medical Observation - 36 Hours/Week Rotating Shifts

Johns Hopkins Hospital; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and eye

Employee tuition reimbursement

Dependent tuition reimbursement

Daycare

On-campus gym

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore is seeking a Patient Care Technician (Nursing Support) to join the team on a rotating schedule. You will assist patients with daily activities, transport patients, and help monitor vital signs under nursing supervision. Candidates must have CNA certification and BLS.

One year of clinical experience or completion of the intern program is required. The role emphasizes patient safety, accurate reporting, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• BLS certification provided by certifying body.
• At least one year of clinical experience or completion of intern program.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with changing/dressing.
• Transport patients by stretcher, bed, or wheelchair; assist with movement as needed.
• Identify abnormal findings (vital signs, lab results, EKG, CXR) and report to nursing staff.
• Escort patients to holding rooms and orient them and families to the environment.
• Verify patient information and obtain vital signs as part of routine care.

Skills

Basic clinical skills

Vital signs assessment

Patient equipment knowledge

Education

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Requisition #:674361 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Nursing Support/Patient Care Schedule:Rotating Shift Employment Type:Full Time

Shift-Rotating

The Patient Care Technician Is Responsible For

• Assist the patient with changing/dressing
• Transports the patient by stretcher, bed, or wheelchair (this is a large part of the job)
• Identifies abnormal findings that could adversely affect surgical and patient outcomes, including abnormal vital signs, Accucheck results, lab, EKG, and CXR results
• Report all abnormal findings to the appropriate nursing staff
• Escorts patients to holding rooms
• Assists with patient changing, and removal of belongings such as jewelry, dentures, contact lenses, etc.
• Verifies patient information
• Orients patients and families to the environment
• Obtains vital signs

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Provides basic clinical skills required to safely perform routine delegated patient care activities, record and report pertinent clinical data, knowledge and use of specialized patient care equipment

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• BLS certification provided by AHA, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network

Work Experience

One year of clinical experience is required or successful completion of the intern program

Benefits

• Life and Disability Insurance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Dependent tuition reimbursement
• Daycare
• On-campus gym

Salary Range:

Minimum 18.41/hour - Maximum 27.70/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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.