Patient Care Technician: Vital Signs & Phlebotomy

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a full-time Tech Patient Care UN to assist with direct patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, specimens, and performing phlebotomy, EKGs, and suctioning.

You will support comfort measures, monitor patient status, and assist with positioning during procedures. The role emphasizes infection control, safe environment maintenance, equipment preparation, and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Must hold Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification and complete an approved training program.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• On-the-job training may be accepted in lieu of formal PCT training.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and monitor patient condition.
• Collect specimens and perform clinical procedures such as phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Provide comfort measures and assist with patient positioning for procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Prepare equipment and perform post-mortem care when needed.
• Initiate CPR when necessary and document care accurately.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Tracheal suctioning

Infection control

CPR

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification

Approved training program (hospital-based or community college, EMT, or Medical Corpsmen training)

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a full-time Tech Patient Care UN to assist with direct patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, specimens, and performing phlebotomy, EKGs, and suctioning.

You will support comfort measures, monitor patient status, and assist with positioning during procedures. The role emphasizes infection control, safe environment maintenance, equipment preparation, and clear documentation.