Patient Care Technician

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide safe, compassionate care in collaboration with licensed nurses. Responsibilities include patient assessments, ADL support, and rapid response to needs within a non-union environment.

Requires Maryland CNA certification, NLN-equivalent training options, and STABLE certification for NICU/L&D/post-partum units. This is an on-site position with weekend scheduling and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology and terminology used in patient care.
• CNA certification active in Maryland; non-union role.
• STABLE certification required for NICU/L&D/post-resuscitation units.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, effective patient care as directed by the licensed nurse.
• Obtains basic patient information and reports abnormal values to the nurse.
• Orients patients to the care environment to promote comfort and safety.
• Observes and reports physical and emotional patient changes to the nurse.
• Monitors patients for falls or skin breakdown and reports concerns.
• Provides regular patient visits and responds promptly to patient needs.

Skills

Basic Medical Terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Requirements

Self-Scheduling: 24 hours of weekend during a 4-week scheduling period. Also work 1 Summer and 1 Winter holiday annually

Non-Union role.

• Provides safe, effective and efficient patient care as directed by assigned licensed nurse.
• Assists with obtaining basic patient information as part of the nursing history or ongoing assessment and reports abnormal values to the appropriate nurse.
• Orients patients to the care environment to promote patient comfort and safety.
• Observes and reports obvious physical and emotional patient changes to assigned nurse.
• Monitors patients for special risks and reports observations to assigned nurse (i.e., falls, skin breakdown).
• Makes regular patient visits to provide all patients with quick response to their needs.
• Seeks guidance and direction in prioritizing multiple demands to effectively meet patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in the assigned work area. Recognizes normal/abnormal vital sign parameters depending on age of patient.
• Documents completely and accurately according to the unit and division standards, including safety measures.
• Remains calm and effective in emergency situations and follows appropriate guidelines.
• Performs and completes all assigned skills and duties as outlined care plans, critical pathways, competencies, skills lists, standards, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity abilities to perform precise skills required to meet patient care needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate and maneuver patient care equipment safely.
• Initiates equipment to ensure patient safety (bed alarm, side rails, trapeze, and restraints).
• Demonstrates the ability to use proper body mechanics to safely transfer and move patients.
• Practices infection control procedures and observes Standard Precautions (including appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment).
• Demonstrates knowledge of role in emergency situations (Code 99, Code Red, Code 13, Code D).
• Maintains area of responsibility in neat and orderly condition. (Patient rooms are neat and uncluttered, etc.)
• Stocks and returns equipment and supplies to proper storage area.
• Reports broken and unsafe equipment to appropriate personnel and/or Department Manager.

Work Experience

• Required: Current Maryland certification in good standing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Alternative training: Completion of first clinical year of NLN-approved nursing program, graduate of an approved RN or LPN program, or EMT-B or Armed Forces Corpsman.
• Required: Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants Guidelines for Neonatal Healthcare Providers (STABLE) is required of staff assigned to 672 – Nursing NICU, 651-Nursing (Post-Partum), Nursing 708 – Labor & Delivery

Life Support Certification

• Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

Applicable Experience

• Experience (years): Required: Less than one year

Technical/Clinical Skills

• Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology

EDUCATION

Entry Level: Equivalent to a High School diploma or GED; basic employment skills

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.48 - $24.76
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift differentials
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide