Patient Care Technician I: Direct Care & Vital Signs

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Patient Care Technician I to deliver direct patient care under supervision. You will obtain vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and support admissions, transfers, and discharges, while maintaining patient rooms and supplies.

Responsibilities include wound care, phlebotomy, and specimen collection, monitoring blood glucose, and promptly responding to alarms.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Maryland CNA/GNA certification and BLS required.
• Prior direct patient care experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens.
• Monitor patient status and respond to alarms.
• Support admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintain patient rooms and supplies.
• Provide wound care as needed.
• Promote patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

ADLs assistance

Wound care

Glucose monitoring

Specimen collection

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

CNA or GNA certification

BLS certification

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Patient Care Technician I to deliver direct patient care under supervision. You will obtain vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and support admissions, transfers, and discharges, while maintaining patient rooms and supplies.

Responsibilities include wound care, phlebotomy, and specimen collection, monitoring blood glucose, and promptly responding to alarms.