Patient Care Technician I - Nursing Surgical ICU

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

Job Requirements

Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the Patient Care Technician I delivers direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, monitoring surgical dressings, assisting with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy, and collecting specimen samples. This position requires careful observation and effective communication of patient status to identify needs and ensure appropriate care, while working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Key responsibilities encompass managing patient testing and care based on clinical assessments, supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring patient safety and comfort, maintaining a clean and safe patient environment, providing wound care and orthopedic device management, performing catheter care and blood glucose monitoring, responding promptly to patient alarms, and strictly adhering to safety protocols. Additionally, the technician facilitates patient flow, accurately documents care activities, and undertakes other duties as assigned in a full-time capacity.

Job Requirements

Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the Patient Care Technician I delivers direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, monitoring surgical dressings, assisting with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy, and collecting specimen samples. This position requires careful observation and effective communication of patient status to identify needs and ensure appropriate care, while working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Key responsibilities encompass managing patient testing and care based on clinical assessments, supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring patient safety and comfort, maintaining a clean and safe patient environment, providing wound care and orthopedic device management, performing catheter care and blood glucose monitoring, responding promptly to patient alarms, and strictly adhering to safety protocols. Additionally, the technician facilitates patient flow, accurately documents care activities, and undertakes other duties as assigned in a full-time capacity.

Work Experience

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, possess current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA), and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Although prior experience is not mandatory, preference will be given to candidates with direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting. Successful applicants will exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate the ability to foster effective interpersonal relationships and collaborate within a team, and show proficiency in prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities in high-pressure environments. Furthermore, candidates should be capable of learning and utilizing computer systems, accurately performing blood glucose testing and documentation, and effectively executing delegated nursing tasks that address the varied needs of patients.