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 seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant or Geratric Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision. You will monitor vitals, assist with daily activities, and support wound dressings for surgical patients.

Must hold Maryland CNA/GNA and BLS certification. Prior direct patient care is preferred, and teamwork with the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Maryland CNA or GNA certification required.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
• No prior experience required; prior direct patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of nursing staff.
• Take care of patients undergoing surgical procedures, monitor vital signs, assess dressings, assist with activities of daily living.
• Observe and communicate patient status to identify needs and coordinate care with the team.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Basic Computer Skills

Blood Glucose Measurement

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA or GNA Certification (Maryland)

BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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.

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.

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

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