Patient Care Technician, ICU, Part-time

University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore Washington • Easton, MD

45d • $17 - $25

About The Position

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks surgical dressings, aids patient's with activities of daily living. This role performs blood draws and collects specimen samples. Observes and collects data and communicates about the patient's status in order to identify needs and provides needed care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.
• No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• previous direct patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care
• Takes vital signs
• Checks surgical dressings
• Aids patient's with activities of daily living
• Performs blood draws
• Collects specimen samples
• Observes and collects data
• Communicates about the patient's status in order to identify needs and provides needed care
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED