Patient Care Technician I: Vital Signs & Blood Draws

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff by delivering direct patient care, taking vital signs, assisting with ADLs, and participating in interdisciplinary care.

The role performs blood draws, collects specimens, documents patient status, and helps ensure patient safety, comfort, and timely care within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under nursing supervision.
• Take vital signs and document patient status.
• Perform venipuncture for blood samples and establish IV access.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and patient positioning.
• Promote patient safety and report changes to the care team.
• Assist with specimen collection for laboratory testing.
• Maintain clean patient rooms and care areas.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Blood glucose testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff by delivering direct patient care, taking vital signs, assisting with ADLs, and participating in interdisciplinary care.

The role performs blood draws, collects specimens, documents patient status, and helps ensure patient safety, comfort, and timely care within a hospital setting.