Patient Care Technician, Day, FT, ICU

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,928 - 28,736; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Baltimore is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist in delivering patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves direct patient care activities, including support with nutrition, observation, and patient transportation. Applicants must hold a high school diploma and Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification, along with CPR certification. The position offers a competitive pay range of $17.37 - $20.86 and an environment dedicated to quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year of direct patient care experience preferred.
• Completion of training program in a hospital or equivalent required.
• Ability to assess patient care needs over a life span.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provides direct care activities, including nutrition and transportation of patients.
• Maintains documentation of care activities.

Skills

Universal safety precautions

Verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

When we say “our community” we mean it. UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City. Located in Baltimore’s cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.

Job Description

General Summary

The Patient Care Technician assists in the delivery of patient care under the direct clinical supervision of the Registered Nurse. Direct care activities are delegated by the Registered Nurse and consistent with the Maryland Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act. Direct care includes activities involving the care and nutrition of patients, provision of direct observation, and transportation of patients and documentation of those activities.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification required as well as completion of one of the following training programs: hospital-based program, community college, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Corpsmen.
• Employees with work experience that provide on the job training equivalent to the above programs can be considered as a substitute to a formal PCT training program.
• Minimum of one year of recent, direct patient care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to utilize universal safety precautions and to act appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors and other healthcare team members to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality of patient care.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.37 - $20.86
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
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