Patient Care Technician - MedSurg (Nights)

Garrett Regional Medical Center; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Garrett Regional Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the MedSurg night shift. This role involves direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, including assisting with personal hygiene and recording vital signs. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and certification in Basic Life Support, and prior patient care experience is preferred. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition programs

Paid time off

Wellness program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports all patient concerns to a registered nurse.
• Assists with admission, transfer, discharge, and general patient care.
• Records vital signs and assists in personal hygiene.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

Job description

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This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical and comfort needs of patients, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. This position will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
  
  

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior patient care experience.
  
  

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working closely with others.
• Working protracted or irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards.
• Working around infectious diseases.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in water.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments.
  
  

Additional Job Description

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least a 0.5 FTE are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, tuition programs, retirement, paid time off and a wellness program.

Wage Scale: $15.68/hour - $23.51/hour

Position is eligible for shift differentials based on shift worked and eligible for overtime pay for hours over 40 hours per week.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Compensation Range

$15.68 - $23.51

Position is eligible for shift differentials based on shift worked and eligible for overtime pay hours over 40 hours per week

Company

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center

Cost Center

13 GRMC Nursing Medical Surgical 1

Address

251 N 4th Street

Oakland

Maryland

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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