Patient Care Technician I — Vital Signs & Wound Care

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Patient Care Technician I to support direct patient care under licensed supervision. You will obtain vitals, assist with ADLs, perform phlebotomy, monitor glucose, and support wound care and device management.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you contribute to patient safety, admissions, discharges, and efficient patient flow in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maryland CNA or GNA certification.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Obtain vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient transfers.
• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimen samples.
• Monitor blood glucose and respond to alarms.
• Support wound care and orthopedic device management.
• Maintain patient environments and supplies.
• Communicate patient needs to the care team.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Blood glucose testing

ADLs assistance

Patient assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Safety protocols

EMR systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland CNA/GNA certification

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Patient Care Technician I to support direct patient care under licensed supervision. You will obtain vitals, assist with ADLs, perform phlebotomy, monitor glucose, and support wound care and device management.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you contribute to patient safety, admissions, discharges, and efficient patient flow in a busy hospital setting.