Patient Care Technician I, Part-TIme

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Maryland seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will take vital signs, assist with ADLs, perform blood draws, collect specimens, and communicate patient status to the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include CNA/GNA certification and BLS; a high school diploma is required. The role supports a compassionate, team-based patient care environment with pay and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Maryland CNA or GNA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Take vital signs.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Perform blood draws and collect specimen samples.
• Observe and document patient status and communicate needs to the care team.
• Work as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

Skills

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Blood draws

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

CNA/GNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Requirements

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks surgical dressings, and aids with activities of daily living (ADLs). 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.

Job Requirements

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks surgical dressings, and aids with activities of daily living (ADLs). 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.

Work Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required. Current
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Benefits

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

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.68-$24.76/hour
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift differentials
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide