Patient Care Technician I

University of Maryland Medical System; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geratric Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision in Maryland. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with ADLs, and collecting specimens.

The role requires CNAs or GNAs with Maryland certification and BLS, with no prior experience required though prior direct patient care is preferred. Salary and benefits are outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Maryland state certification as CNA or GNA is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• No previous experience required; prior direct patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of nursing staff.
• Take vital signs and observe patient status.
• Check surgical dressings and assist with ADLs.
• Perform blood draws and collect specimen samples.
• Communicate patient data to the team to identify needs.
• Act as a member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Direct patient care

Vital signs

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or GNA certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Requirements

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks surgical dressings, and aids with activities of daily living (ADLs). This role performs blood draws and collects specimen samples. Observes and collects data and communicates about the patient’s status in order to identify needs and provides needed care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required. Current
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Education & Experience - Preferred

• No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.68-$24.76
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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