Patient Care Technician, Full-Time, Dayshift, MTC 3 South

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a full-time Tech Patient Care UN to support direct patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and performing phlebotomy, EKGs, and suctioning.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and cooperation with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality care. The position also involves preparing equipment, assisting with procedures, and contributing to ongoing staff education

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification required.
• Completion of an approved training program or equivalent on-the-job training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and specimens.
• Perform clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, EKGs and tracheal suctioning.
• Provide comfort measures and monitor patient conditions.
• Assist with patient positioning and maintain a safe environment.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and prepare equipment.
• Document accurately and maintain records.
• Participate in staff orientation and ongoing education.
• Provide post-mortem care and initiate CPR when necessary.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response

Patient care

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification

Approved training program (hospital-based, community college, EMT, or Medical Corpsmen)

Job description

Job Requirements

The Tech Patient Care UN is a full-time role responsible for assisting with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Key duties include obtaining vital signs and specimens, and performing clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, EKGs, and tracheal suctioning. The position entails providing comfort measures, monitoring and documenting patient conditions, assisting with patient positioning for medical procedures, maintaining a safe environment, and adhering to infection control protocols. Additional responsibilities include preparing equipment, performing post-mortem care, initiating CPR when necessary, ensuring accurate documentation, and actively participating in staff orientation and ongoing education to maintain competency and uphold patient safety standards.

Work Experience

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and possess a Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification, complemented by completion of an approved training program such as a hospital-based program, community college, Emergency Medical Technician, or Medical Corpsmen training. Equivalent on-the-job training may be accepted in place of formal PCT training. A minimum of one year of recent direct patient care experience is preferred, and current CPR certification is mandatory. Candidates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in applying universal safety precautions, responding effectively in emergency situations, and delivering care that addresses the specific needs of diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills are critical to facilitate effective collaboration with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members. Maintaining patient safety is of utmost importance, including the identification and mitigation of risks, timely reporting of adverse events, strict adherence to policies and procedures, and ensuring clear communication within the care team. Vital signs, ADL's, POC glucose monitoring