Patient Care Technician I

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the Patient Care Technician I delivers direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, assessing surgical dressings, assisting with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy, and collecting specimen samples. This position entails monitoring and accurately reporting patient status to identify care needs, collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, and ensuring patient safety and comfort. Additional responsibilities include supporting patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, maintaining a clean and safe patient environment, providing wound care and managing orthopedic devices, monitoring dietary intake and output, responding promptly to patient alarms, and strictly adhering to established safety protocols. The role demands attentiveness, proper use of safe body mechanics, and active participation in initiatives aimed at optimizing patient outcomes and operational flow, along with performing other duties as 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 foster effective interpersonal relationships and collaborate within a team.
Capacity to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in high-pressure environments.
Proficiency in computer systems.
Precise blood glucose testing and documentation abilities.
Competence to perform delegated nursing tasks with respect and sensitivity to patients’ age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous direct patient care experience within a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, assessing surgical dressings, assisting with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy, and collecting specimen samples.
Monitors and accurately reports patient status to identify care needs.
Collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Ensures patient safety and comfort.
Supports patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Maintains a clean and safe patient environment.
Provides wound care and manages orthopedic devices.
Monitors dietary intake and output.
Responds promptly to patient alarms.
Strictly adheres to established safety protocols.
Uses proper body mechanics.
Participates in initiatives aimed at optimizing patient outcomes and operational flow.
Performs other duties as assigned.