Critical Care Tech

University of Maryland Medical System•Towson, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in providing patient care and treatment in accordance with the Division of Nursing Standards. Maintains in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, assists the patient care team to provide various patient care activities and maintains customer service focus essential for smooth operation. The age of population served is neonate to geriatric or as defined in unit-specific structural standards in the assigned area.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Certified by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Nursing Assistant required.
Current BLS required.
Previous experience as Nursing Assistant in hospital or nursing home, nursing student first semester in Med/Surg setting, or Medical Technician, Military Specialist with medical training.
Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
Ability to effectively convey verbal and written information.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations correctly.
Ability to respond to emergency situations appropriately.
Ability to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts.
Ability to effectively function as a member of a collaborative team.
Ability to organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities.
Ability to comply with OSHA standards.
Ability to understand and respect the importance of patient privacy and confidentiality.
Ability to develop and promote a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team members, physicians, intra and inter-departments, hospital and nursing administration.