Patient Care Technician, Step-down, Part-time, Rotating

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Maryland seeks a dedicated nursing assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of professional nursing staff. The role involves vital sign monitoring, assisting with daily activities, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant certifications. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland certification as CNA or GNA required.
• No prior experience required; healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including taking vital signs and assisting with daily living activities.
• Documents patient care activities and collaborates with healthcare team members.
• Ensures patient comfort and monitors pain levels.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer Literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or GNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

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Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community, and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health, and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in Maryland. No organization offers the clinical variety, support, or professional growth opportunities like ours.

Job Description

General Summary

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care, including taking vital signs, checking surgical dressings, assisting with activities of daily living, performing blood draws, and collecting specimen samples. Observes and communicates patient status to identify needs and provide appropriate care, serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

• Performs testing and manages patient care based on results and clinical findings.
• Records patient care activities, including ADLs such as feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
• Documents vital signs, pain levels, and other relevant patient data.
• Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Participates in cost-effective strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promotes patient safety, including fall prevention and maintaining a safe environment.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in patient rooms and work areas, manages supplies and linen.
• Provides post-mortem care as needed.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members to implement and communicate the care plan, reporting changes in patient condition.
• Ensures patient comfort and monitors pain levels.
• Measures and records dietary intake, urinary and stool output, weight, and calorie counts.
• Performs urinary catheter care, blood glucose monitoring, wound care, and specimen collection following proper procedures.
• Provides orthopedic/rehab device care, participates in hourly rounding, and responds to patient alarms.
• Follows safety protocols, reports adverse events, and maintains vigilance for safety risks.
• Uses proper body mechanics and lifting techniques, improves patient flow, and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Maryland certification as CNA or GNA required.
• No prior experience required; healthcare experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize, multitask, and perform under stress.
• Computer literacy.
• Proper technique for blood glucose testing and documentation.
• Ability to perform delegated nursing tasks considering patient diversity.

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential per EEO guidelines.

Compensation: Pay Range $17-$24.04. Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide.

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