PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (652548)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician, CNA, to provide essential care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse. This role involves direct patient assistance, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort, contributing to the overall mission of quality healthcare at a leading institution.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee tuition reimbursement

Dependent tuition reimbursement

Daycare

On-campus gym

Qualifications

• Must have current Maryland CNA certification.
• CPR certification from recognized organizations required.
• Six months of experience or current enrollment in nursing program with technician training.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with changing and dressing.
• Transport patients using stretcher, bed, or wheelchair.
• Obtain and report vital signs and abnormal findings.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Transporting patients

Education

Current Maryland CNA certification

CPR certification

Basic technician training

Job description

Shift: Night

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

Responsibilities

1. Assist the patient with changing/dressing.
2. Transport the patient by stretcher, bed, or wheelchair (this is a large part of the job).
3. Identify abnormal findings that could adversely affect surgical and patient outcomes, including abnormal vital signs, Accucheck results, lab, EKG, and CXR results.
4. Report all abnormal findings to the appropriate nursing staff.
5. Escort patients to holding rooms.
6. Assist with patient changing, and removal of belongings such as jewelry, dentures, contact lenses, etc.
7. Verify patient information.
8. Orient patients and families to the environment.
9. Obtain vital signs.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland CNA certification.
• CPR certification - AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted.
• Six months of previous experience as a PCT, patient aide, or geriatric nursing assistant, or currently enrolled in a nursing program and has completed basic technician training in nursing.

Benefits

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

Important Notices

Effective January 1st, 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your occupational health screening. Exceptions may be granted for religious beliefs or medical reasons following proper protocols. Johns Hopkins Health System remains committed to providing high-quality care amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Salary Range

Minimum $18.63/hour - Maximum $28.88/hour. Compensation will be based on experience and role scope.

Salary discussions for ranges displayed as $0 will occur during candidate screening calls.

Additional Information

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

Diversity and Inclusion are core values at Johns Hopkins Medicine. We are committed to an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and contribute to our mission of equitable healthcare.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and are drug-free workplaces.