Patient Care Technician II

University of Maryland Medical System•La Plata, MD

4d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Join our 3 East Stroke/Telemetry team as a Full Time Day Shift Patient Care Technician II (CNA). In this role, you will provide hands on clinical support and assist in delivering safe, compassionate, high quality patient care in a fast paced acute care environment. You will work closely with nurses, clinical coordinators, and Nurse Managers to support daily patient care activities, monitor patient needs, and help maintain smooth unit operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a team oriented CNA who enjoys direct patient care and making a meaningful impact on the patient experience.

Requirements

Valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), in good standing with the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON), required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a hospital or comparable clinical setting, required.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced direct patient care support in a fast paced acute care environment.
Obtain and document vital signs, blood glucose checks, intake/output, weights, and patient observations.
Perform specimen collection, venipuncture, bladder scans, EKG setup/rhythm strips, and delegated clinical support tasks.
Assist with urinary catheter care, wound care, trach care, suctioning, enteral feedings, and simple dressing changes.
Support admissions, transfers, discharges, and hourly patient rounding.
Respond promptly to patient needs, alarms, and call lights.
Maintain clean, stocked, and organized patient care areas.
Collaborate closely with nurses and the interdisciplinary care team to support safe, high quality patient care.
Assist with mentoring and supporting other PCT team members as needed.
Other duties as assigned.