Patient Care Technician I, Behavioral Health

University of Maryland Medical System; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System in Aberdeen, MD is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will take vital signs, assist with ADLs, perform blood draws, monitor meals, and participate in the interdisciplinary care team.

Offers pay range $17.68–$24.76 per hour, shift differentials, and a sign-on bonus up to $2,000 for qualified candidates. Requires high school diploma, current CNA/GNA certification in Maryland, and BLS certification;

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Facilitate patient care groups and assist with ADLs.
• Perform EKGs and blood draws; collect specimens.
• Communicate patient needs to the care team; document findings.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Computer skills

Blood glucose tests

Education

High school diploma

CNA/GNA certification (Maryland)

BLS certification

Job description

Job Requirements

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, facilitates patient care groups, monitors meals, performs EKGs, 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.

Up to $2,000 Sign- On Bonus for qualified candidates

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

Compensation

Compensation:Pay Range: $17.68 - $24.76/ hour

Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differentials

Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

Work Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.

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

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able to effectively communicate using verbal and written skills.

Maintain interpersonal relationships and use teamwork skills to provide care along with other team members in a cohesive manner.

Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.

Ability to learn and use computer systems.

Demonstrates proper technique and skills needed for obtaining accurate blood glucose results and documenting findings.

Demonstrates the ability to perform delegated nursing tasks according to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served.

Benefits

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

Compensation

Compensation:Pay Range: $17.68 - $24.76/ hour

Full Time: Night Shift

Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differentials

Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide