Patient Care Technician I

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to provide direct patient care under licensed supervision. This role includes taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, phlebotomy, and specimen collection, while ensuring patient safety and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities also include supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges, wound care, glucose testing, and maintaining a safe, organized clinical area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maryland CNA or GNA certification and BLS required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems and documentation.
• No prior experience required, but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under supervision.
• Obtain vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Monitor patient safety and respond to alarms.
• Maintain clean, organized clinical environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ADLs assistance

Wound care

Blood glucose testing

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

CNA or GNA certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Requirements

Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the Patient Care Technician I delivers direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy, and collecting specimen samples. This position entails monitoring and accurately documenting patient conditions, collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate the plan of care, and ensuring patient safety through fall prevention measures and strict adherence to safety protocols. Additional responsibilities include supporting patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, providing wound care and management of orthopedic devices, conducting blood glucose testing, and maintaining a safe and organized clinical environment. The technician actively participates in patient rounding, promptly responds to alarms, and contributes to patient comfort and efficient care flow, while fulfilling all other duties as assigned in a full-time capacity.

Job Requirements

Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the Patient Care Technician I delivers direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy, and collecting specimen samples. This position entails monitoring and accurately documenting patient conditions, collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate the plan of care, and ensuring patient safety through fall prevention measures and strict adherence to safety protocols. Additional responsibilities include supporting patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, providing wound care and management of orthopedic devices, conducting blood glucose testing, and maintaining a safe and organized clinical environment. The technician actively participates in patient rounding, promptly responds to alarms, and contributes to patient comfort and efficient care flow, while fulfilling all other duties as assigned in a full-time capacity.

Work Experience

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, possess current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA), and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Although prior experience is not mandatory, preference will be given to candidates with direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting. Successful applicants will exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate the ability to foster effective interpersonal relationships and collaborate within a team, and show proficiency in prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities under pressure. Furthermore, candidates should be capable of learning and utilizing computer systems, accurately performing blood glucose testing and documentation, and effectively executing delegated nursing tasks that address the varied needs of patients.