Patient Care Technician (PCT), Night Shift, ICU

Adventist HealthCare • White Oak, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

White Oak Medical Center seeks an experienced Patient Care Technician for its ICU who will embrace Adventist HealthCare’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The position performs service duties and routine technical tasks, including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties may vary by assignment, and the technician must consider the special needs and behaviors of the patient population.

The technician follows the care plan established and delegated by the Registered Nurse, receives reports from the nurse, promotes a culture of safety, reports malfunctioning or expired equipment and supplies, and keeps work areas and equipment clean and properly stored. The role also participates in department and organizational education, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives, pursues ongoing professional development, and presents a positive, professional image.

This is a full-time ICU role with a schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week. The posting lists a typical daily schedule of 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m., identifies the shift type as night, and requires alternating weekends and holiday rotation. The pay range is $19.21–$24.90 per hour, and the position is eligible for a shift differential. The position is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Successful completion of a CNA program or first year of a nursing school program, and successful completion of the CNA exam.
• Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Effective spoken and written command of English.
• Physical ability to meet job requirements, including lifting, bending, and turning.
• Strong computer skills to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an acute care clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform service duties and routine technical tasks, including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living, under Registered Nurse supervision.
• Attend to 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 and 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.
• Ensure work areas and equipment are cleaned and 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 the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED