Patient Care Technician (PCT), Day Shift, Observation Unit
About The Position
White Oak Medical Center is seeking an experienced Patient Care Technician for its Observation Unit. The role supports patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and contributes to Adventist HealthCare’s mission of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Duties include routine technical and service tasks, with specific responsibilities varying by assignment. The technician must account for the special needs and behaviors of assigned patient populations, follow care plans delegated by the Registered Nurse, support a culture of safety, and maintain clean, properly stored work areas and equipment. This is a full-time day-shift position scheduled for 36 hours per week: three 12-hour shifts, typically 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Weekend and holiday work is required on an alternating basis. Adventist HealthCare offers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage effective on the date of hire for employees and eligible dependents; employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D; paid time off; retirement contributions and matching after one year of eligible employment, subject to a three-year vesting period; voluntary benefits; subsidized childcare at participating centers; tuition reimbursement; and Employee Assistance Program support. The organization also offers work-life balance through nonrotating shifts, professional recognition and rewards, and free employee parking.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Maryland CNA license.
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- One year of current experience in a hospital environment.
- Strong computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform service duties and routine technical tasks, including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living, under Registered Nurse supervision.
- Account for the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations.
- Participate in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives.
- Pursue personal and professional development to adapt to ongoing change.
- Present a positive, professional image representing nursing and the organization.
- Follow the care plan established and delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Receive report from the Registered Nurse.
- Help ensure a culture of safety.
- Identify and report malfunctioning or expired equipment and supplies.
- Clean work areas and equipment and ensure they are stored appropriately.
Benefits
- Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
- Free employee parking.
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on date of hire.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up is available.
- Paid time off.
- Employer retirement contribution and match after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
- Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance.
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
