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

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a full-time Tech Patient Care UN to assist with direct patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, and tracheal suctioning.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, accurate documentation, and adherence to infection control protocols. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification, and completion of an approved training program.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Ability to monitor vital signs and collect specimens.
• Proficient in basic clinical procedures: phlebotomy, EKGs, tracheal suctioning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Obtain vital signs and specimens.
• Perform clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, EKGs, and tracheal suctioning.
• Provide comfort measures, monitor and document patient conditions.
• Assist with patient positioning and maintaining a safe environment.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure accurate documentation.
• Prepare equipment and participate in orientation and ongoing education to maintain competency.
• Perform post-mortem care and initiate CPR when necessary.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Phlebotomy

EKG

CPR certification

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification

Approved training program (hospital-based / community college / EMT / 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