PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-Surgical Unit-12 hrs-Day

The John Hopkins Health System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join their team on the night shift. In this essential role, you will support registered nurses by performing various patient care tasks, including monitoring vital signs and conducting electrocardiograms. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission of providing quality healthcare while working in a diverse and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about patient care and are looking for a role that values your contributions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Active Nursing Assistant Certification in Maryland or GNA required.
• 6 months of experience as a PCT, Patient Aide, or GNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses with patient care duties and routine assignments.
• Monitor vital signs and perform electrocardiograms.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Electrocardiograms

Observation Skills

Education

Active Nursing Assistant Certification

Currently enrolled in a nursing program

Tools

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

You Belong Here.

Patient Care Technician

Full Time – Night Shift - 7pm-7am

Responsible for functioning as a technical assistant and practice partner with the registered nurse. Performs delegated nursing functions that are moderately complex patient care duties and carries out plans formulated by licensed or certified professional staff. Responsible for performing routine unit assignments and paraprofessional patient care duties such as taking vital signs, performing electrocardiograms, observing monitors and identifying deviation from normal conditions.

Qualifications:

• Active Nursing Assistant Certification in Maryland is required or GNA if working in Long-Term care facility
• 6 months of experience as a PCT, Patient Aide, GNA or currently enrolled in a nursing program
• BLS CPR certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted.

Salary Range: Minimum 17.37 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.

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 drug-free workplace employers.