Patient Care Technician I- Unit 35 Med/Tele, seventh shift 7p-7am

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support RNs in a Med/Surg unit. You will assist with daily patient care, vital signs, feeding, and documentation using the EMR/EHR system while maintaining a safe and clean patient environment.

The role requires Maryland CNA registration or equivalent and an active PCT certification, plus CPR. This on-site position offers growth within GBMC's patient-centered care model.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland CNA registration is required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) through NHA/AMCA/AAH.
• CPR Heart Saver certification is required.
• Minimum 1 year of direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, comfort, and safety to assigned patients under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and routine patient care tasks.
• Take and record vital signs, weights, and routine measurements.
• Operate EMR/EHR systems for accurate charting and documentation.
• Escort patients and assist with transfers and discharges as needed.
• Prepare and stock patient rooms, supplies, and meal trays.
• Observe changes in patient condition and report to RN promptly.
• Precept new staff as directed and reinforce GBMC values.

Skills

English literacy

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Under direct supervision, assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care. Assists the Registered Nurse with delegated nursing procedures under the day-to-day supervision of the Registered Nurse and is formally supervised by the Nurse Manager.Education:High School or GED.Licensures/Certifications:• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant.• Certified as a Patient Care Technician (PCT).• Heart saver (CPR Certification).Experience:At least 1 year of current experience in direct patient care. Med/Surg patient population preferred.Skills:• Ability to read and write English in order to provide basic patient care, to understand and communicate detailed instructions relating to basic patient care and performs simple arithmetic calculations in order to take and record weights, vital signs, and routine information on patient charts.• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff in a courteous manner.• Basic computer skillsLicensures, Certifications:Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I or CNA IICertified Patient Care Technician (PCT) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), or American Allied Health (AAH).Heart saver (CPR Certification).Principal Duties and Responsibilities:Provides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of a Registered NurseAssists patients in activities of daily living; including, but not limited to, bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, etc.Uses proper techniques to avoid infection of patient and self to avoid contamination of patient, equipment, and suppliesProcedural assistance as indicated or requestedPerforms delegated nursing care proceduresObserves patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnelComplete close observation documentationDistributes patients’ trays and nourishments, fills water pitchers, and assists with feeding patients, if necessary; and collects trays at the end of the mealMaintains and stocks patients’ rooms in a clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies and linens, cleaning counter surfaces, etc.Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients (including transportation of patients in beds), secures patients’ valuables and belongingsEscorts patients as need arises, adhering to necessary safety precautionsPerforms routine vital signs, intakes and outputs, weights, and finger sticks for blood sugars, use pulse ox equipment, take blood pressuresObtains lab specimens such as urine collections, sputum cultures, and heel sticks as appropriate on unitSets up O2 therapyReinforces use of incentive spirometry – splinting with pillows as neededConducts bladder scans, as directedPerforms oral suctioning, as directedUses and operates an EKG machine, as directed by the Registered NurseDiscontinues an IV/saline lock as directed by the registered NursePerforms simple dressing changes, as directed by the Registered NurseInserts, removes, and/or empties a Foley catheter as directed by the registered NurseEmpty and record other drains as directed by the Registered NurseUtilize electronic medical records as trained and required for appropriate record keepingClean and stock supply shelvesPerform other related duties as assigned or directedPrecept new staff as directedAll roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$15.00 - $22.00Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.