Patient Care Technician I

University of Maryland Medical System • Baltimore, MD

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the Patient Care Technician I delivers direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, inspecting surgical dressings, assisting with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy, and collecting specimen samples. This position requires careful observation and communication of patient status to accurately identify needs and ensure appropriate care delivery, while collaborating effectively 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 management of orthopedic devices, monitoring blood glucose levels, and promptly responding to patient alarms. The technician strictly adheres to established safety protocols, supports cost-effective care practices, and actively 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.
• Accurate blood glucose testing and documentation.
• Proficiently execute delegated nursing responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs.
• Inspect surgical dressings.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Collect specimen samples.
• Observe and communicate patient status to licensed nursing personnel.
• Support patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintain patient rooms and medical supplies.
• Provide wound care and management of orthopedic devices.
• Monitor blood glucose levels.
• Respond promptly to patient alarms.
• Adhere to established safety protocols.
• Support cost-effective care practices.
• Contribute to optimizing patient flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED