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 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 uphold patient safety and comfort. Additional responsibilities encompass supporting admissions, transfers, and discharges, maintaining patient environments and supplies, providing wound care and orthopedic device management, monitoring blood glucose levels, and promptly responding to patient alarms. The technician strictly follows safety protocols, facilitates efficient patient flow, and undertakes other duties as assigned in a full-time capacity.

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 teamwork.
Capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities under pressure.
Proficiency in utilizing computer systems.
Adept at obtaining accurate blood glucose measurements with proper documentation.
Competent in performing delegated nursing tasks with respect for the diverse age, cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and individual diagnostic needs of patients.

Nice To Haves

Direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care, including obtaining 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 uphold patient safety and comfort.
Support admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Maintain patient environments and supplies.
Provide wound care and orthopedic device management.
Monitor blood glucose levels.
Promptly respond to patient alarms.
Follow safety protocols.
Facilitate efficient patient flow.
Undertake other duties as assigned.