Patient Care Technician II, Float Pool, Nights

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Washington Medical Center is seeking a Jet Patient Care Technician to provide multiskilled care during the night shift (8:00 p.m.–8:30 a.m.). The role includes phlebotomy, basic patient care, and support across units to advance each patient’s plan of care.

Under supervision, you will work with the patient care team to serve a wide age range from infants to elderly, contributing to the hospital’s mission of high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification from MBON.
• Two years previous experience in a similar position, or two years experience as a PCTII, or a minimum of two (2) semesters of clinical experience in formal nursing education with a certificate from MBON as CNA.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Satisfactory score on Written Screening Test and Competency Validation Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide variety of clinical tasks as part of the patient care team.
• Perform basic patient care duties and assist with tasks to advance the patient’s plan of care; perform phlebotomy.
• Float to any unit assigned.
• Under frequent supervision, support nursing staff and patients across age ranges from infancy to elderly.

Skills

Phlebotomy

IV Insertion

EKGs

BLS

Education

CNA certification MBON

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Requirements

Full‑time nights – 8 p.m.–8:30 a.m.

General Summary

Under frequent supervision, the Jet Patient Care Technician is a multi‑skilled individual who provides a wide variety of clinical tasks and procedures for patients as a member of the patient care team. The Jet PCT performs basic patient care duties and assists with tasks to advance the patient’s plan of care; performs phlebotomy. Patients served include infants through elderly adults. The Jet PCT will float to any unit assigned.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the nurse for specific patient‑related duties. Overall supervision from the manager of the patient care unit.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification from MBON.
• Two years previous experience in a similar position, or two years experience as a PCTII, or a minimum of two (2) semesters of clinical experience in formal nursing education with a certificate from MBON as CNA.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Satisfactory score on Written Screening Test and Competency Validation Assessment.

Working Conditions

Works inside, in a clean well‑lit environment. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, such as chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. May be physically and verbally abused by patients. Participates in temporary assignment measures. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.

Physical Requirements

Requires bending, stooping, crouching, or kneeling approximately 50% of the time in the delivery of patient evaluation and treatment. Requires reaching, grasping, and handling of small equipment and paperwork weighing up to 20 lb approximately 70% of the time in the delivery of patient care and performance of clerical duties. Requires standing and walking approximately 80% of the time; with occasional stair climbing. Requires lifting and positioning patients, weighing in excess of 100 lb, with the assistance of others or ergonomic equipment and utilizing proper body mechanics approximately 50% of the time, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Requires pushing or pulling equipment weighing up to 100 lb approximately 20% of the time, and carrying supplies or equipment weighing up to 20 lb approximately 50% of the time. Requires substantial movements or motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers as in performing treatment procedures approximately 50% of the time. Requires good visual acuity to read patient records and equipment monitors; requires adequate ability to receive detailed information conveyed through oral communication in the process of evaluating and treating patients accurately, clearly, and quickly approximately 80% of the time.

Work Experience

• Phlebotomy
• IV Insertion
• BLS
• EKGs