Patient Care Technician II- NICU PT 24 hrs/wk 7p-7a

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc.; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

GBMC is seeking a Patient Care Technician II for NICU, part-time night shifts in Towson, MD. You will support nurses in providing direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vitals, and help with transports and charting in a busy neonatal unit.

The role requires CNA/PCT certification, CPR, and 1+ year of direct patient care. Strong communication, teamwork, and basic computer skills are essential in this NICU setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of current direct patient care experience.
• Maryland CNA I/II or PCT certification.
• CPR certification (Heart saver).
• Ability to read and write English to communicate basic patient care instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Competent to safely handle medications.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, provide direct patient care and assist with delegated nursing procedures.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and daily care.
• Take and record vital signs, weights, and routine measurements.
• Prepare and stock patient rooms and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Operate basic medical equipment as directed by nursing staff.
• Observe patient condition and report changes promptly.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Patient safety

Basic math

Computer skills

Medication handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Maryland CNA I/II or PCT certification

CPR Certification

Tools

EMR/EHR system

EKG machine

Glucose monitoring equipment

Syringe/needle safety

Job description

Patient Care Technician II- NICU PT 24 hrs/wk 7p-7aWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# GBMC Careers## Patient Care Technician II- NICU PT 24 hrs/wk 7p-7aApply: GBMC Hospital: Part time: Posted Yesterday: JR108084Under direct supervision, assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care. Assists the Registered Nurse with delegated nursing procedures under the day-to-day supervision of the Registered Nurse and is formally supervised by the Nurse Manager.**Education**High School Diploma or equivalent **Experience**At least 1 year of current experience in direct patient care. Med/Surg patient population preferred. **Skills**Ability to read and write English in order to provide basic patient care, to understand and communicate detailed instructions relating to basic patient care and performs simple arithmetic calculations in order to take and record weights, vital signs, and routine information on patient charts.Interpersonal skills are necessary to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff in a courteous manner.Strong communication skillsBasic computer skillsCompetent to safely handle medications **Licensures, Certifications**Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I or CNA IICertified as a Patient Care Technician (PCT).Heart saver (CPR Certification). **Physical Requirements**Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when performing basic patient care tasksAbility to walk and stand up to ninety percent (90%) of work time and ability to lift and position patients. **Principle Duties & Responsibilities:****Patient Care:**Provides for care, comfort, and safety of assigned patients under direct supervision of a nurseAssists patients in activities of daily living, including, but not limited to, bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, etc.Uses proper techniques to avoid infection of patient and self to avoid contamination of patient, equipment, and suppliesProcedural assistance as indicated or requestedPerforms delegated nursing care proceduresObserves patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to appropriate nursing personnelComplete close observation documentationDistributes patients’ trays and nourishments, fills water pitchers, and assists with feeding patients, if necessary; and collects trays at the end of the mealMaintains and stocks patients’ rooms in a clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies and linens, cleaning counter surfaces, etc.Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients (including transportation of patients in beds), secures patients’ valuables and belongingsEscorts patients as need arises, adhering to necessary safety precautionsPerforms routine vital signs, intakes and outputs, weights, finger sticks for blood glucose, use pulse ox equipment, perform point of care testingObtains lab specimens such as urine collections, sputum cultures, and heel sticks as appropriate on unitSets up O2 therapyReinforces use of incentive spirometry – splinting with pillows as neededConducts bladder scans, as directedPerforms oral suctioning, as directedUses and operates an EKG machine, as directed by the nurseDiscontinues an IV/saline lock as directed by the nursePerforms simple dressing changes, as directed by the nurseInserts, removes, and/or empties a Foley catheter as directed by the nurseEmpty and record other drains as directed by the nurseUtilize electronic medical records as trained and required for appropriate record keepingClean and stock supply shelvesPerform other related duties as assigned or directedProfessional Development (Other opportunities include):**Education and Practice**Precept new staff as directedCoach and mentor staffAssist with creating Nursing Support patient assignmentsPrepare agenda and facilitate unit-based meetings as topics pertain to the Nursing Support roleProvide feedback for peer evaluationsParticipate in interviewing new staff as neededAssist with creating and balancing Nursing Support schedule**Quality and Safety**Participate in performance improvement and Lean Management System (LMS) activitiesParticipate in ACAs and RCAs as directedParticipate in audits as directedPerform quality controls for EKG transmission and glucometers.**Leadership**Collaborate with charge nurse with planning daily unit activitiesAssist with leading shift huddles with Nursing Support on the unitParticipate in departmental or organizational committees and communicates informationCollaborate and collects unit feedback for improving teamworkDemonstrate active problem solvingDemonstrate the correct use of chain of command **All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values**Respect*I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.*Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellence*I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.*Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountability*I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.*Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamwork*I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.*Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical Behavior*I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.*Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResults*I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.*Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently**Pay Range**$16.86 - $24.00Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.