Patient Care Technician I | CNA/GNA, Vital Signs, Phlebotomy

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Patient Care Technician I to deliver direct patient care under licensed nursing supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, wound care, and assisting with daily living activities within a fast-paced clinical setting.

Must hold a Maryland CNA or GNA and BLS certification. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and safe patient care in a full-time hospital environment in Baltimore.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maryland CNA or GNA certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Ability to learn computer systems and document care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and provide direct patient care.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimen samples.
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintain safe, clean patient environment and adhere to safety protocols.
• Provide wound care and catheter care; monitor blood glucose.
• Respond promptly to patient alarms and document care activities.
• Support patient flow and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Vital signs collection

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Wound care

Catheter care

Blood glucose monitoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland CNA or GNA certification

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Patient Care Technician I to deliver direct patient care under licensed nursing supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, wound care, and assisting with daily living activities within a fast-paced clinical setting.

Must hold a Maryland CNA or GNA and BLS certification. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate documentation, and safe patient care in a full-time hospital environment in Baltimore.