Patient Care Technician (PCT), ICU

University of Maryland Medical System•Easton, MD

1d•$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
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 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