Night Shift Patient Care Technician (CNA)
About The Position
Join the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center as a Patient Care Technician! This is an exceptional opportunity for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to bring your clinical skills to a collaborative, patient-focused Surgical Joint team committed to delivering safe, exceptional patient care. In this role, you will work under the direction of professional nursing staff to provide hands-on care to patients recovering from orthopedic, joint replacement, and other surgical procedures. You will obtain and document vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, perform blood draws and IV access, monitor blood glucose, assist with mobility and orthopedic devices, collect specimens, and support admissions, transfers, and discharges. This role is ideal for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is passionate about providing safe, compassionate, high-quality care while supporting patients throughout their surgical recovery.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, required.
- Current Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) certification, required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, perform multiple duties simultaneously, and function effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary patient care team.
Nice To Haves
- No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience in a healthcare facility preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the direction of professional nursing staff.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and transfers.
- Obtain, document, and report vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturation, and pain level.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Perform venipuncture for blood draws and establish IV access.
- Perform blood glucose monitoring and accurately document findings.
- Collect patient specimens for laboratory testing using proper patient identification and collection techniques.
- Provide skin and wound care and report changes in skin integrity or patient condition.
- Assist with orthopedic and rehabilitation devices, including braces, splints, compression wraps and stockings.
- Participate in hourly rounding and respond promptly to patient call lights, bed alarms, chair alarms, and other patient safety alerts.
- Collaborate with nurses and members of the interdisciplinary care team to carry out the patient's plan of care.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment while supporting patient comfort and fall prevention.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Team Members.
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within a collaborative Surgical Joint Nursing team committed to quality, safety, and excellence in patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
