Patient Care Technician, Telemetry

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Easton, MD, seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision. You will take vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and support patients before and after surgical procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork within the interdisciplinary care team, data collection on patient status, adherence to BLS, and effective communication of needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.
• No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of professional nursing staff.
• Take vital signs and assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Care for patients undergoing surgical procedures and observe data for status updates.
• Communicate patient status to the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Vital signs & glucose measurement

Cultural competency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland CNA or GNA certification

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Job Requirements

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes care of patients having a surgical procedure, vital signs, checks surgical dressings, aids patients with activities of daily living. Observes and collects data and communicates about the patient’s status in order to identify needs and provides needed care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

Job Requirements

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes care of patients having a surgical procedure, vital signs, checks surgical dressings, aids patients with activities of daily living. Observes and collects data and communicates about the patient’s status in order to identify needs and provides needed care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Able to effectively communicate using verbal and written skills.
• Maintain interpersonal relationships and use teamwork skills to provide care along with other team members in a cohesive manner.
• Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems
• Demonstrates proper technique and skills needed for obtaining accurate blood glucose results and documenting findings.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform delegated nursing tasks according to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.
• No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.

Join us in delivering compassionate and expert nursing care that makes a difference in patients’ lives.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Other Compensation (if applicable):

Pay Range: $17.68-$24.76

Other Compensation (if Applicable)

• Base rate, plus any differentials will apply.
• UMMS Benefits Guide