Patient Care Technician (PCT), Cardiac Care Telemetry

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join their team at UM Capital Region Medical Center. The role involves assisting in patient care, including monitoring vital signs, and requires certified nursing assistant certification, providing an opportunity to work with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to improving community health.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage.

Educational Assistance including tuition reimbursement.

Paid annual leave and employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Maryland certification in good standing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP).
• Completion of first clinical year of NLN-approved nursing program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the care of patients providing routine, non-professional nursing care.
• Takes patients' vital signs and observes changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA certification

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Company Description

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland's health care system and community. We're known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world's first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation's largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland's first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland's Children's Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

Job Description

At UM Capital Region Medical Center, we’re about to ChangeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital in 2021!

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

We’re looking for a Patient Care Technician to join our extraordinary Team at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. Our affiliation with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has created a number of new career pathways and makes this the perfect time for you to join our team.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work with a small, cohesive team of experienced professionals
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage.
• Great Work Life Balance: You will accrue paid annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.
• Competitive salary
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement.
  
  
  

Position Summary: Assists in the care of patients by providing routine, non-professional nursing care utilizing advanced medical and surgical skills typically beyond the Nursing Assistant level. Takes patients' vital signs, observes and communicates changes in patient conditions. Requires CNA certification.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a High School diploma or GED
• Maryland certification in good standing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Alternative training: Completion of first clinical year of NLN-approved nursing program, graduate of an approved RN or LPN program, or EMT-B or Armed Forces Corpsman.
• Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology
  
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Pay Range: $17.17-$29.77/hour
• Other Compensation (if applicable): shift differentials
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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