Patient Care Technician I- Bloomberg 5 South Nursing (36 Hours/Nights)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Employee tuition reimbursement

Dependent tuition reimbursement

Daycare

On-campus gym

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore is seeking a Patient Care Technician for a full-time night shift (3 x 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM). Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, transporting patients, and noting abnormal findings to the nursing staff.

The role requires CNA certification and BLS training, with at least one year of clinical experience or completion of the intern program. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and tuition reimbursements.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience is required or successful completion of the intern program.
• CNA certification is required.
• BLS certification is provided by the listed bodies (AHA, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network).

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient with changing and dressing.
• Transport patients by stretcher, bed, or wheelchair.
• Identify abnormal findings that could affect surgical and patient outcomes (vital signs, Accucheck, lab, EKG, CXR).
• Report abnormal findings to the nursing staff.
• Escort patients to holding rooms.
• Assist with patient belongings removal (jewelry, dentures, contact lenses, etc.).
• Verify patient information.
• Orient patients and families to the environment.
• Obtain vital signs.

Skills

Basic clinical skills

Vital signs monitoring

Team communication

Education

CNA certification

BLS certification

Tools

Cardiac monitor

Vital signs equipment

Job description

Shift-Full Time/ 36 Hours/ Nights. 3 12's 7pm-7:30 am.

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for:

• Assist the patient with changing/dressing
• Transports the patient by stretcher, bed, or wheelchair (this is a large part of the job)
• Identifies abnormal findings that could adversely affect surgical and patient outcomes, including abnormal vital signs, Accucheck results, lab, EKG, and CXR results
• Report all abnormal findings to the appropriate nursing staff
• Escorts patients to holding rooms
• Assists with patient changing, and removal of belongings such as jewelry, dentures, contact lenses, etc.
• Verifies patient information
• Orients patients and families to the environment
• Obtains vital signs

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) may be assigned to the Monitor Watch role for scheduled increments of 4, 8, or 12 hours based on unit staffing and operational needs. The Monitor Watch station is located within the unit and serves a critical role in supporting patient safety through continuous cardiac rhythm surveillance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Provides basic clinical skills required to safely perform routine delegated patient care activities, record and report pertinent clinical data, knowledge and use of specialized patient care equipment

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

2. BLS certification provided by AHA, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network

Work Experience:

One year of clinical experience is required or successful completion of the intern program

Benefits:

• Life and Disability Insurance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Dependent tuition reimbursement
• Daycare
• On-campus gym

Salary Range:

Minimum 18.96/hour - Maximum 28.53/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.