Patient Care Technician — Vital Signs & Direct Care

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, CPR, specimen handling, and ensuring patient safety with proper documentation.

A Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification and BLS/CPR are required. Responsibilities include patient transport, comfort measures, and assisting with procedures while maintaining infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification required; substitute experience considered.
• Current BLS and CPR certification required.

Responsabilités

• Assist with direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Obtain vital signs and document observations.
• Perform phlebotomy per policy and procedure.
• Provide patient comfort and monitor patient needs.
• Assist with procedures and patient positioning as directed.
• Maintain patient safety and infection control standards.
• Document in hospital systems as required.
• Participate in orientation and training of new staff.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

CPR

EKG

Tracheal suctioning

Infection control

Patient transport

Observation & documentation

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS and CPR certification

Description du poste

University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role includes obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, CPR, specimen handling, and ensuring patient safety with proper documentation.

A Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification and BLS/CPR are required. Responsibilities include patient transport, comfort measures, and assisting with procedures while maintaining infection control standards.