Patient Care Technician (PCT), Day Shift, Heart and Vascular Unit (HVU)

Adventist HealthCare; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Employer retirement contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

White Oak Medical Center, part of Adventist HealthCare, seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Heart and Vascular unit. This role supports RN-driven care, performs vital signs and activities of daily living, and promotes a safe, compassionate environment.

The position requires Maryland CNA license, CNA program completion, BLS, and strong English skills. 36 hours per week on day shifts with weekend commitments are typical.

Qualifications

• Maryland CNA license is required.
• CNA or first year nursing program plus CNA exam is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• English language proficiency (spoken and written) is required.
• Physical ability for lifting, bending and turning is required.
• Experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and assist with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Follow care plans established by the RN and participate in patient safety culture.
• Document accurately and participate in education and professional initiatives.

Skills

BLS certification

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Strong computer skills

Acute care experience

Education

Maryland CNA license

CNA or first year nursing program

High School Diploma

Job description

Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

White Oak Medical Center

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Patient Care Technician for our Heart and Vascular unit who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a Patient Care Technician, You Will

• Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Specific duties may vary by area of assignment.
• Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.
• Participate in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives
• Commit to personal, professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change
• Present a positive and professional image to represent nursing and the organization

Care Delivery

• Follow the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse
• Receive report from the Registered Nurse
• Ensure a culture of safety
• Identify and reports malfunctioning/expired equipment and supplies
• Ensure work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

Qualifications Include

• High School Diploma required
• Successful completion of a CNA or first year Nursing School Program and successful completion of the CNA exam required
• Maryland CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License required
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Effective command of English language (spoken and written).
• Physical ability to meet job requirements of lifting, bending and turning.
• Experience in acute care clinical setting preferred.
• Strong computer skills

Work Schedule

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 36 hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: 6:45 am-7:15pm (3, 12-hour shifts per week - Within the 4-week schedule cycle, employee is expected to work a minimum of three weekend shifts (1 Saturday, 1 Sunday and another weekend shift of your choice). Must also work 1 Monday and 1 Friday.)
• Shift Type: Day
• Weekend Requirements: as listed above
• Holiday Requirements: Holiday rotation on Unit
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range

$19.21 - $24.90

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We Do This By Offering

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. (\"Nicotine products\" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.