Patient Care Technician I

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the Patient Care Technician I delivers direct patient care, including measuring vital signs, assessing surgical dressings, assisting with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy, and collecting specimen samples. This position requires vigilant observation and effective communication of patient status to identify needs and ensure appropriate care delivery, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote patient safety and comfort. Additional responsibilities include supporting patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, maintaining patient rooms and medical supplies, providing wound care and orthopedic device management, monitoring blood glucose levels, and promptly responding to patient alarms. The technician strictly adheres to established safety protocols, supports cost-efficient care practices, and contributes to optimizing patient flow, in addition to performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent.
Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to foster effective interpersonal relationships and collaborate within a team.
Proficiency in prioritizing tasks and performing effectively under pressure.
Capability to learn and utilize computer systems.
Ability to accurately conduct blood glucose testing and documentation.
Competence in executing delegated nursing responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care, including measuring vital signs, assessing surgical dressings, assisting with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy, and collecting specimen samples.
Observe patient status and communicate effectively to identify needs and ensure appropriate care delivery.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote patient safety and comfort.
Support patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Maintain patient rooms and medical supplies.
Provide wound care and orthopedic device management.
Monitor blood glucose levels.
Promptly respond to patient alarms.
Adhere to established safety protocols.
Support cost-efficient care practices.
Contribute to optimizing patient flow.
Perform other duties as assigned.