Patient Care Technician I, Multitrauma Orthopedic Telemetry

University of Maryland Medical System • Baltimore, MD

11d

About The Position

Under the supervision of licensed nursing professionals, the Patient Care Technician I delivers direct patient care on a multitrauma orthopedic telemetry unit. Duties include monitoring vital signs, performing wound care, drawing blood, collecting specimens, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. The technician facilitates admissions, transfers, and discharges, supports patient safety and comfort, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to carry out care plans.

Additional duties include urinary catheter care, blood glucose monitoring, orthopedic device care, and responding promptly to patient alarms. The technician helps maintain a safe clinical environment, keeps patient rooms and supplies organized, documents patient information accurately, and contributes to efforts to improve patient outcomes and workflow. The role follows established safety protocols and includes 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).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster effective interpersonal relationships and collaborate within a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems.
• Ability to accurately obtain and document blood glucose results.
• Competence in performing delegated nursing tasks that address diverse patient needs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs.
• Perform wound care.
• Draw blood and collect specimens.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Facilitate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to execute care plans.
• Provide urinary catheter care.
• Monitor blood glucose levels and accurately obtain and document results.
• Provide orthopedic device care.
• Respond promptly to patient alarms.
• Maintain a safe clinical environment.
• Keep patient rooms and supplies organized.
• Accurately document patient information.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at optimizing patient outcomes and workflow.
• Follow established safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED