Patient Care Technician, Day Shift, Med Surg Urology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Employer-paid disability & life

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP support

Job summary

White Oak Medical Center, part of Adventist HealthCare, seeks an experienced Patient Care Technician for the Med Surg Department to support the mission of compassionate, faith-based care.

The role involves performing vital signs, assisting with ADLs under RN supervision, and participating in safety-focused care, with shift basics including 36 hours/week, day shifts, and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Successful completion of a CNA or first year Nursing School Program and CNA exam required.
• Maryland CNA License required.
• AHA/American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Effective command of English (spoken and written).
• Physical ability to meet lifting, bending and turning requirements.
• Experience in acute care setting preferred.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs and activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Follow care plan as established by the RN and report to RN.
• Ensure safety and report malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and equipment.
• Participate in education programs, meetings, and professional initiatives.

Skills

English language

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Acute care experience

Education

High School Diploma

Maryland CNA License

CNA program + CNA exam

Job description

White Oak Medical Center

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Patient Care Technician for our Med Surg Department 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: 7am-7pm Three shifts per week
• Shift Type: Day
• Weekend Requirements: Rotating every other weekend
• 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 employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up t