Patient Care Technician - Flex (DCMC) - FT - Days

Luminis Health Inc; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 24,108 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Luminis Health Inc. is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Lanham, Maryland, to support patients with direct care and assist in maintaining comfort and safety. The role involves performing duties such as vital sign monitoring, IV therapy, and basic patient care activities. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma/GED and required certifications, including BLS. The position offers a pay range of $17.50 to $30 and comprehensive benefits like medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must understand patient care and collaborate with nursing team.
• Experience in supporting patients and maintaining hygiene is essential.
• Adherence to credentialing requirements of Luminis Health is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients, focusing on hygiene and comfort.
• Assist in patient admissions and discharges respectfully.
• Perform routine medical tasks like IV therapy and dressing changes.

Skills

Direct patient care

Safety measures and comfort care

Vital signs monitoring

Venipuncture and IV therapy

Communication with patients and families

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical equipment

Blood pressure monitor

Job description

Position Objective

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participates in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in daily morning and bedtime care and comfort.
2. Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures and comfort care to patients.
3. Provides support to patients, families and visitors in polite and ethically appropriate manner.
4. Remains knowledgeable in oxygen administration, monitor lead application and point of care testing.
5. Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and equipment.
6. Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning.
7. Performs vein puncture and IV therapy, performs routine dressing changes and skin care, obtains blood, wound and throat cultures, inserts foley catheters and documents all procedures and treatments according to departmental policy and procedures.
8. Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure.; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure.
9. Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol.
10. Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

Required License/Certifications

• Adherence to the credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the Nursing By-laws.
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay Range

$17.50—$30 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status