PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-36 hrs-Night

The John Hopkins Health System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate and direct care to patients under the guidance of registered nurses. Your responsibilities will include assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a supportive workplace where every employee can thrive. If you are passionate about patient care and want to make a meaningful impact in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee tuition reimbursement

Dependent tuition reimbursement

On-campus gym

Daycare

Qualifications

• Must have a current Maryland CNA license and BLS certification.
• Previous experience as a PCT or CNA is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with changing and dressing, and transport them as needed.
• Monitor and report abnormal vital signs and findings.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Patient Transportation

Communication Skills

Education

Current Maryland CNA License

BLS Certification for CPR

Job description

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Shifts: Rotating

The Patient Care Technician, CNA performs routine and specialized tasks in providing direct patient care under the functional direction of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Current Maryland CNA license with Maryland Board of Nursing
• BLS certification for CPR - AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted
• Work requires six months of previous experience as a PCT, patient aide or Certified Nursing Assistant/ Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Benefits:

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

Salary Range: Minimum 18.63 per hour - Maximum 28.88 per 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.

JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. 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.