Patient Care Technician — CPR-Certified & Vital Signs

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, and assisting with procedure setup.

The role requires Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification, a high school diploma, and CPR certification, with preferred 1 year of direct PCT experience.

Qualifications

• Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification is required.
• Completion of hospital-based, community college, EMT, or Medical Corpsman training programs, or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of direct patient care technician experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Obtain vital signs including height and weight.
• Perform phlebotomy/venipuncture as per policy.
• Assist with setup and positioning for procedures (e.g., line insertions, catheter insertions).
• Observe patient condition, document vital signs, and report changes to RN.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG (12 lead)

Infection control

Documentation

CPR

Education

Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification

High school diploma

PCT training program or equivalent

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, and assisting with procedure setup.

The role requires Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification, a high school diploma, and CPR certification, with preferred 1 year of direct PCT experience.