Patient Care Technician - PACU PRN (643143)

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to deliver compassionate care to patients. This role involves performing direct patient care tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring the highest standards of patient support. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in patient care and effective communication skills. Join a team that prioritizes employee wellness and embraces diversity, contributing to a mission of excellence in healthcare delivery. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual $1,000 for practicing self-care

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year hands-on patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certification from the Maryland Board of Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Communicate with external contacts to provide factual information.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Self-Care Practices

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds. We specialize in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education. In June 1998, Howard County General Hospital joined Johns Hopkins Medicine. In June 2023, the hospital was renamed Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs direct patient care tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse and performs various tasks as competency documentation designates. Work occasionally requires internal contacts outside the work group to exchange relevant information. Communication with external contacts involves providing or giving factual information.

Why PCTs love Howard County Medical Center:

• Earn $1,000 annually for practicing self-care with Healthy @ Hopkins
• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Minimum of one (1) year hands-on patient care experience in a hospital setting providing patient care is preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

• Nursing Assistant Certification from the Maryland Board of Nursing required.
• Current CPR certification

Salary Range: Minimum 16.86 per hour - Maximum 26.13 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

About the company

Together, we will deliver the promise of medicine. The mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine is to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care.