Patient Care Technician II - Vital Signs & Lab Care

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Patient Care Technician II to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision in a hospital setting in Baltimore. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, performing blood draws, collecting specimens, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, Maryland CNA or GNA certification, BLS, and have strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maryland CNA or GNA certification with BLS required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work under stress.
• Proficiency using computer systems and documenting results.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care: take vital signs and assist with ADLs.
• Perform blood draws and collect specimen samples.
• Observe and communicate patient status to the care team.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Promote patient safety and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Support wound care, catheter/enteral feeding care as applicable.
• Respond to patient alarms and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Multitasking under stress

Computer literacy

Aseptic techniques

Vital signs

Blood glucose monitoring

EKG

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

EKG equipment

Glucose meters

Computer systems (EMR)

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a Patient Care Technician II to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision in a hospital setting in Baltimore. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, performing blood draws, collecting specimens, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, Maryland CNA or GNA certification, BLS, and have strong