Patient Care Technician I, Behavioral Health, Part Time, Days

University of Maryland; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to join their interdisciplinary patient care team. This role involves direct patient care, vital sign checks, and specimen collection in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should hold a high school diploma and relevant Maryland certifications, contributing to a supportive healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland state certification as a CNA and/or GNA required.
• No previous experience required; some preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under nursing supervision.
• Takes vital signs and checks dressings.
• Performs blood draws and communicates patient status.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Specimen Collection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks dressings, aids patients with activities of daily living, leads therapeutic groups, maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on unit, escorts patients during times of admission, discharge, and procedures within the hospital, and other duties as assigned.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.

Company Description

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow, and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.
3. No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.
4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Range:$17-$29.14
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide