Patient Care Technician I, Shock Trauma, Neuro Trauma IMC, Rotating

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct care to patients. The role involves vital sign checks, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring patient comfort, with comprehensive training offered for successful candidates. Full-time positions are available, and no prior experience is necessary.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Maryland CNA or GNA certification and BLS certification necessary.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Performs testing and manages patient care based on clinical findings.
• Maintains patient rooms and collaborates with healthcare teams.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Maryland CNA or GNA certification

Current BLS certification

Job description

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community, and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health, and physical rehabilitation. It is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in Maryland. Join our team for diverse clinical opportunities, support, and professional growth.

Job Description

General Summary

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care including taking vital signs, checking surgical dressings, assisting with activities of daily living, performing blood draws, and collecting specimens. Observes and communicates patient status to identify needs and supports the interdisciplinary care team.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

• Performs testing and manages patient care based on clinical findings.
• Records patient care activities, including ADLs such as feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
• Documents vital signs, pain levels, and other patient data.
• Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Participates in strategies to optimize patient outcomes and safety.
• Maintains patient rooms and supplies, provides post-mortem care, and collaborates with the healthcare team to carry out care plans.
• Ensures patient comfort, measures dietary intake, urine and stool output, and documents accordingly.
• Performs wound care, specimen collection, and orthopedic device care.
• Participates in hourly rounding, responds to alarms, and reports safety risks or adverse events.
• Uses safe lifting techniques and body mechanics, and strives to improve patient flow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Maryland CNA or GNA certification.
• Current BLS certification.
• No prior experience required; healthcare experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to perform under stress.
• Computer proficiency.
• Skill in blood glucose testing and documentation.
• Ability to perform delegated nursing tasks respecting patient diversity.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.17 - $24.76
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide.

Employment Details

• Full-time employment.
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare.
• Seniority level: Not Applicable.

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