Patient Care Technician I — Surgical IMC | Vital Signs & ADLs

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. You will take vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, perform blood draws, and collect specimen samples to support the care plan.

You will monitor patient conditions, document status, promote safety and fall prevention, assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges, and help with wound care, catheters, blood glucose

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Maryland CNA or GNA certification and BLS are required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential; proficiency with computer systems is needed.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform blood draws and collect specimen samples.
• Monitor and document patient status, support the plan of care, and promote patient safety.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills and teamwork

Proficiency with computer systems

Blood glucose monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland CNA or GNA certification

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR) systems

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Patient Care Technician I to provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. You will take vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, perform blood draws, and collect specimen samples to support the care plan.

You will monitor patient conditions, document status, promote safety and fall prevention, assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges, and help with wound care, catheters, blood glucose