Patient Care Tech - Meyer 9 (Days/36 hours)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee tuition reimbursement

Dependent tuition reimbursement

Daycare

On-campus gym

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the day shift in Baltimore, MD. This part-time role supports nursing staff by performing routine patient care activities under supervision, ensuring safety and dignity for patients.

The PCT will assist with mobility, dressing, vital signs, and basic care, while reporting abnormalities promptly to registered nurses. Training and certifications are provided where needed, with a commitment to compassionate, equitable care.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• One year of clinical experience or successful intern program.
• Ability to perform basic delegated patient care tasks.
• Knowledge of vital signs and basic patient care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with changing and dressing.
• Transport patients by stretcher, bed, or wheelchair.
• Identify abnormal findings (vital signs, labs, EKG, CXR) that could affect outcomes.
• Report all abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Escort patients to holding rooms.
• Assist with patient changing and belongings; verify information and orient patients.
• Obtain vital signs.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient transport

Basic clinical skills

Education

CNA certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Medical equipment

Job description

Requisition #:676690 Location:Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category:Nursing Support/Patient Care Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Part-time

Shift-Days

The Patient Care Technician Is Responsible For

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.

• 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.