Patient Care Technician - Outpatient Chemo

Mercy Medical Center, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as a Nursing Support Tech II, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care. In this position, you will work under the guidance of registered nurses, performing delegated tasks, observing, and reporting on patient conditions. Your ability to communicate effectively and work independently will be essential as you support the healthcare team in an acute care setting. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients, providing care for adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Current C.N.A. license required for Maryland.
• Must have completed a CNA or GNA program successfully.

Responsibilities

• Participates in high-quality patient care under RN supervision.
• Assists healthcare team with treatments and procedures.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Technical aptitude

Effective communication

Independent decision-making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA or GNA program completion

Fundamentals and clinical course in nursing

NST course completion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Meditech

Epic

Performance Manager/NetLearning

Job description

Summary

The Nursing Support Tech II participates as a member of the healthcare team in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Under the supervision of the registered nurse, the NST performs delegated patient care and procedures and observes, reports, and records patient conditions and information. The NST assists the healthcare team with specific treatments and/or procedures in the acute care facility.

Responsibilities

License Requirements: Current C.N.A. license on file with the state of Maryland.
Certification Requirements: Healthcare Provider level CPR.
Age Specific Care Provided For: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:

1. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
2. Microsoft Outlook
3. Meditech (if applicable to position)
4. Epic (if applicable to position)
5. Performance Manager/NetLearning

Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Other Requirements: N/A

Requirements

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a CNA or GNA program.
• Successful completion of GNA course and/or successful completion of Fundamentals and one additional clinical course in an accredited nursing program.
• Successful completion of NST course.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• License Requirements: Current C.N.A. license on file with the state of Maryland.
• Certification Requirements: Healthcare Provider level CPR.
• Age Specific Care Provided For: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
  1. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
  2. Microsoft Outlook
  3. Meditech (if applicable to position)
  4. Epic (if applicable to position)
  5. Performance Manager/NetLearning
  Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Other Requirements: N/A

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.