Patient Care Technician I: Vital Signs & Blood Draws

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

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a caring Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will take vital signs, assist with ADLs, and help collect specimens as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, documenting observations, assisting with admissions/discharges, and supporting safety and comfort. Requires MD CNA/GNA certification and BLS; high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing and manages the care of the patient based on results and clinical findings.
• Records patient care along the continuum, including activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Documents and reports patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation, pain).
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Participates in cost-effective strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promotes patient safety including fall prevention and safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Computer literacy

Aseptic technique

Clinical procedures

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or GNA certification (MD)

BLS certification

Tools

None

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a caring Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will take vital signs, assist with ADLs, and help collect specimens as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, documenting observations, assisting with admissions/discharges, and supporting safety and comfort. Requires MD CNA/GNA certification and BLS; high school diploma or equivalent is required.