Patient Care Technician - Observation

Johns Hopkins • Columbia, MD

230d • $16 - $26

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds. We specialize in women's and children's services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education. In June 1998, Howard County General Hospital joined Johns Hopkins Medicine. In June 2023, the hospital was renamed Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs direct patient care tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse and performs various tasks as competency documentation designates. Work occasionally requires internal contacts outside the work group to exchange relevant information. Communication with external contacts involves providing or giving factual information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Minimum of one (1) year hands-on patient care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certification from the Maryland Board of Nursing required.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Complete various tasks as competency documentation designates.
• Communicate with internal contacts to exchange relevant information.
• Provide factual information to external contacts.

Benefits

• Warm and collegial environment.
• Free parking.
• Earn $1,000 annually for practicing self-care with Healthy @ Hopkins.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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