Patient Care Technician I

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

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geratric Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision. You will take vitals, assist with ADLs, perform blood draws, and help monitor patient status as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, Maryland CNA or GNA certification, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Maryland CNA or GNA certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Take vital signs and assist with ADLs.
• Perform blood draws and collect specimens.
• Observe patient status and communicate needs to the care team.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Blood draws

ADLs assistance

Education

CNA or GNA certification

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