Patient Care Technician

Ascension; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a full-time patient care aide for the Emergency Department in Baltimore. The ideal candidate will assist with a variety of patient care activities, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and reporting condition changes to nursing staff. Join us to make a difference in patient care while being part of a leading non-profit health system.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing required.
• 1 year applicable job specific experience can substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Aid with patient movement and personal care.
• Document and report changes in patients' conditions.
• Perform specific duties assigned within the emergency department.

Skills

Basic clinical and non-clinical patient care

Reporting findings

Maintaining clean and orderly rooms

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Job description

Details

• Department: Emergency Department
• Schedule: Full-time DAY 36 hrs wkly 7a-730p every 3rd weekend and rotating Holiday
• Facility: St. Agnes - Ascension
• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Salary: $18.78 - $23.21 per hour

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision.

• Aid with movement and placement of patients.
• Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living.
• Report findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Document necessary records.
• Keep patient room clean, orderly, and maintain medical equipment.
• Perform emergency department specific care/duties as assigned within scope of job.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart
  Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
  transfer date, required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience,
    if applicable.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.