Patient Care Technician, Telemetry

University of Maryland Medical System; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 24,355 - 34,109; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

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Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and monitoring patients after surgical procedures.

Responsibilities include observing and documenting patient data, communicating observations to the nursing team, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care group to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Take vital signs and monitor patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Check dressings and assist with activities of daily living.
• Observe, collect data, and communicate patient status to identify needs.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork & collaboration

Time management & multitasking

Computer literacy

Blood glucose testing

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or GNA certification (Maryland)

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.

Benefits

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

Compensation

Pay Range: $17.68-$24.76

Other Compensation (if Applicable)

• Evening and Night shift differentials apply
• UMMS Benefits Guide