Patient Care Technician II, (Full-Time/Evenings) Emergency Department

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a capable Emergency Department Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will take vital signs, assist with ADLs, perform blood draws, venipuncture, and support the care team with IV placement and EKG setup.

The role requires CNA/GNA certification and BLS, with ED experience preferred; lifting restrictions apply. Full-time evenings in the ED with shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Maryland state certification as a CNA or GNA.
• Current BLS certification.
• One year of ED tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Perform venipuncture and blood draws.
• Assist with ADLs and patient transfers.
• Record patient data and care activities.
• Perform bladder scans and catheter care as directed.
• Assist with EKGs and IV placement.
• Support multidisciplinary care team to implement care plans.

Skills

Vital signs

Blood draws

Venipuncture

EKG setup

ADL assistance

Medical terminology

Infection control

Education

High school diploma

CNA or GNA certification

BLS certification

Tools

EKG machines

IV placement equipment

Bladder scanners

Glucometer

Job description

Job Requirements General Summary

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks surgical dressings, and aids with activities of daily living (ADLs). This role performs blood draws and collects specimen samples. Observes and collects data and communicates about the patient's status in order to identify needs and provides needed care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Performs testing and manages the care of the patient based on results achieved and clinical findings.
• Records patient care along the continuum, including activities of daily living (ADLs): feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
• Completes, documents, and reports patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation, and reported pain level).
• Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Participates in cost-effective strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promotes patient safety, including fall prevention.
• Ensures the safety of the clinical environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members.
• Maintains order and appearance of patient rooms and work area.
• Maintains patient care supplies and linen.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to carry out the plan of care, including reporting observed changes in patients' condition.
• Ensures patient comfort relative to the pain status.
• Measures and documents patient urinary and stool output. Documents calorie count.
• Measures and documents patient weight.
• Assists with indwelling urinary catheter care. Applies, maintains, and removes external urinary catheter devices.
• Performs bladder scans, measures post-void residuals, and documents. Inserts both intermittent and indwelling catheters, documenting volume output.
• Conducts blood glucose monitoring.
• Performs venipuncture for drawing blood samples and establishes IV access.
• Performs nasal swabs. Gathers equipment required and initiates IV placement for the patient as directed by the registered nurse.
• Sets up and operates multiple lead EKG machines; attaches and removes EKG leads; runs a rhythm strip.
• Assists with enteral tube feedings via nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes, as supervised by licensed nurse.
• Performs chest physical/physiotherapy, tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy care, and incentive spirometry treatments as delegated and supervised by the registered nurse responsible.
• Assists with simple dressing changes, such as routine dressings to stage one and two wounds, surgical incisions, and peripheral IV sites after assessment by a Registered Nurse. Provides wound care to promote healing and maintain structural integrity of the skin. Performs skin care and hygiene and reports impaired skin integrity and/or wound impairment. Assists with appropriate strategies and/or treatment measures to provide wound care.
• Participates in hourly patient rounding in collaboration with the health care team: Responds to patient-triggered alarms, including call light, chair alarm, bed alarm, tele-sitter alarm, etc.
• Complies with the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals within scope of practice.
• Detects, reports, and acts to avoid or correct safety risks.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Provides professional vigilance to assigned patients, including when assigned as a patient safety companion.
• Incorporates safe lifting techniques and body mechanics in daily practice.

Improves patient flow and prevents care delays.

Walking, standing, sitting, and lifting involved. Must be able to lift 50lbs at a minimum. Good physical and mental health.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Able to effectively communicate using verbal and written skills. Maintain interpersonal relationships and use teamwork skills to provide care along with other team members in a cohesive manner.

Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously, and function in stressful situations.

Ability to learn and use computer systems.

Demonstrates proper technique and skills needed for obtaining accurate blood glucose results and documenting findings.

Demonstrates the ability to perform delegated nursing tasks according to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served.

Demonstrates knowledge, practice, and accountability for skills or procedures that require aseptic technique.

Minimum Education, Experience, and License/Certification Required

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 through the American Heart Association.

One (1) year of previous experience as an Emergency Department Patient Care Technician preferred.

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

COMPENSATION

Full-Time, Evenings - ED (11a-1130p), with rotating weekends and holidays.

Other Compensation (if applicable)

Shift Differential

Pay Range: $19.50 - $27.31/hr

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