The Patient Care Technician, CNA performs routine and specialized tasks in providing direct patient care under the functional direction of a registered nurse.
Assist the patient with changing/dressing
Transports the patient by stretcher, bed, or wheelchair (this is a large part of the job)
Identifies abnormal findings that could adversely affect surgical and patient outcomes, including abnormal vital signs, Accucheck results, lab, EKG, and CXR results
Report all abnormal findings to the appropriate nursing staff
Escorts patients to holding rooms
Assists with patient changing, and removal of belongings such as jewelry, dentures, contact lenses, etc.
Verifies patient information
Orients patients and families to the environment
Obtains vital signs
Current Maryland CNA license with Maryland Board of Nursing
BLS certification for CPR - AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted
Work requires six months of previous experience as a PCT, patient aide or Certified Nursing Assistant/ Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance