Patient Care Technician

Anne Arundel Health System • Lanham, MD

344d • $17 - $26

About The Position

The patient care technician is responsible and accountable for assisting patients with activities of daily living, performing technical skills and assisting in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse/Clinical Coordinator in charge of the patient care unit. The individual must demonstrate ability to deliver care reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current CNA/Maryland is required.
• Current American Heart Association HealthCare Provider CPR/BLS is required.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide quality care services for age specific populations, such as pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Documents all appropriate patient care information.
• Performs and documents temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, intake and output and other measurements in an accurate manner.
• Ensures the comfort and safety of patients, belongings and environment.
• Maintains beds in the low position with side rails in place and wheels locked at all times.
• Conducts frequent rounds to address and respond to patient needs.
• Applies protective devices as assigned by licensed staff, maintaining patient safety at all times.
• Exhibits sound judgement and technical skills in the performance of direct patient care treatments and procedures.
• Participates in receiving report at the start of the shift.
• Assists with patient care assigned by the licensed staff/clinical coordinator utilizing the written plan of care at all times.
• Maintains work area, supplies and patient rooms in a clean, prepared fashion.
• Participates at the unit level.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED