Patient Care Technician I

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, the Patient Care Technician I provides direct patient care, including taking vital signs, checking surgical dressings, assisting with activities of daily living, performing blood draws, and collecting specimen samples. The role involves observing and communicating patient status to identify needs and deliver appropriate care while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The technician manages patient testing and care based on clinical findings; supports admissions, transfers, and discharges; promotes patient safety and comfort; and maintains patient environments. Additional care includes wound and orthopedic device care, blood glucose monitoring, and catheter care. The role also includes responding to patient alarms, adhering to safety protocols, documenting patient data, participating in hourly rounding, and contributing to optimized patient outcomes and patient flow. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or 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 maintain effective interpersonal relationships and work as part of a team.
Ability to prioritize tasks and perform multiple duties in stressful situations.
Proficiency in learning and using computer systems.
Skill in obtaining accurate blood glucose results and documenting findings.
Ability to perform delegated nursing tasks with sensitivity to patients’ age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous direct patient care experience in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction of professional nursing staff, including taking vital signs, checking surgical dressings, and assisting with activities of daily living.
Perform blood draws and collect specimen samples.
Observe and communicate patient status to identify needs and provide appropriate care.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Manage patient testing and care based on clinical findings.
Support patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Promote patient safety and comfort and maintain patient environments.
Provide wound and orthopedic device care, blood glucose monitoring, and catheter care.
Respond to patient alarms and adhere to safety protocols.
Document patient data and participate in hourly rounding.
Contribute to optimizing patient outcomes and patient flow.
Perform other duties as assigned.