Patient Care Technician II: Vital Signs, Wound & EKG Expert

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Baltimore is seeking a Patient Care Technician II to join the nursing team. Under the direction of professional staff, you will take vital signs, assist with ADLs, perform blood draws, collect specimens, monitor patient status, and help with admissions, transfers and discharges.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent, Maryland CNA or GNA certification, and BLS certification; one year of prior experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Capacity to organize tasks and perform multiple duties under stress.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and monitor patient status.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Perform blood draws and collect specimen samples.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Promote patient safety and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Support wound care and post-mortem care as applicable.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland CNA or GNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Baltimore is seeking a Patient Care Technician II to join the nursing team. Under the direction of professional staff, you will take vital signs, assist with ADLs, perform blood draws, collect specimens, monitor patient status, and help with admissions, transfers and discharges.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent, Maryland CNA or GNA certification, and BLS certification; one year of prior experience is preferred.