Patient Care Technician (CNA), Night Shift, Med Surg Urology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vis

Employer-paid disability, life and AD&

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

White Oak Medical Center seeks an experienced Patient Care Technician for Med Surg. The role follows the care plan set by the RN, participates in patient education, and supports a culture of safety.

Requirements include Maryland CNA license, CNA program and CNA exam, BLS, and strong English skills. The position is full-time with 36 hours per week and night shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Maryland CNA license required; CNA program completion and CNA exam completed.
• Active BLS certification required.
• Strong English (spoken and written) required.
• Ability to lift, bend and turn; physical stamina required.
• Experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow care plan as established and delegated by RN.
• Receive report from RN and provide patient care accordingly.
• Ensure a culture of safety and report equipment issues.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and properly stored.
• Participate in education programs, meetings and professional initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Night shift adaptability

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Maryland CNA License

CNA program completion

BLS certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

White Oak Medical Center

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Patient Care Technician for our Med Surg 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
• Presents 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 hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: 7pm-7am Three shifts per week
• Shift Type: Night
• Weekend Requirements: Required/Rotating
• Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

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)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

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

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.

If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for