Patient Care Technician (CNA), Day Shift, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

adventisthealthcare; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Recognition and rewards

Free employee parking

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contribution and match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an experienced Patient Care Technician for the Intermediate Care Unit to support the care team with vital signs, ADLs, and patient safety under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The role emphasizes adherence to care plans, accurate reporting, and ongoing professional development, with day shifts, 36 hours per week, and weekend/holiday rotation in a faith-based hospital environment that values compassionate, comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Maryland CNA License required.
• Successful completion of a CNA program and CNA exam.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• English language proficiency (spoken and written).
• Physical ability to perform lifting, bending and turning.
• Experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs and activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Follow care plans established by the RN and participate in safety culture.
• Report equipment malfunctions and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Engage in department education programs and professional initiatives.
• Maintain professional image and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Weekend and holiday rotation as part of shift schedule.

Skills

Computer skills

English proficiency

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma

Maryland CNA License

CNA exam passed

Job description

White Oak Medical Center

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Patient Care Technician for our Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a Patient Care Technician, you will:

• Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Specific duties may vary by area of assignment.
• Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.
• Participates in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives
• Commits to personal, professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change
• Present a positive and professional image to represent nursing and the organization

Care Delivery

• Follows the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse
• Receives report from the Registered Nurse
• Ensures a culture of safety
• Identifies and reports malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies
• Ensures work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

Qualifications include:

• High School Diploma required
• Successful completion of a CNA or first year Nursing School Program and successful completion of the CNA exam required
• Maryland CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License required
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Effective command of English language (spoken and written).
• Physical ability to meet job requirements of lifting, bending and turning.
• Experience in acute care clinical setting preferred.
• Strong computer skills

Work Schedule

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 36 hours/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: 7:00am-7:00pm
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Weekend Requirements: Required every other weekend rotation
• Holiday Requirements: Required ever other holiday rotation
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Description of Working Conditions

• Able to work in a temperature-controlled hospital environment with frequent exposure to auditory and olfactory stimuli.
• Potential exposure to contagious diseases.
• Potential exposure to bio -hazardous wastes and hazardous wastes
• Works in a stressful environment with multiple demands and responds appropriate
• Has knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care, has knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Able to respond to alarms codes, answering phone, overhead pages.
• Able to read charts, labels, documentation, policies and procedures
• Able to communicate clearly and efficiently with staff, visitors, patients, and physicians in English

Pay Range

$19.21 - $24.90 If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

About Adventist HealthCare

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

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