Patient Care Technician (PCT), Day Shift, Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
About The Position
White Oak Medical Center is hiring an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant for its Intensive Care Unit. The Patient Care Technician 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 require consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations. The technician follows the care plan established and delegated by the Registered Nurse, receives reports from the Registered Nurse, promotes a culture of safety, and helps ensure work areas and equipment are clean and properly stored. The role also includes identifying and reporting malfunctioning or expired equipment and supplies, participating in educational programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives, pursuing personal and professional development, and representing nursing and the organization with a positive, professional image. This is a full-time day-shift position at White Oak Medical Center, scheduled for 36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts. The typical daily schedule is 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. The four-week schedule cycle requires at least three weekend shifts, including one Saturday, one Sunday, and another weekend shift of the employee’s choice, as well as one Monday and one Friday. Holiday rotation is required.
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.
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 a Registered Nurse’s supervision.
- Follow the care plan established and delegated by the Registered Nurse.
- Receive reports from the Registered Nurse.
- Consider the special needs and behaviors of assigned patient populations.
- 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.
- Participate in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives.
- Commit to personal and professional development to adapt to ongoing change.
- Present a positive and professional image representing nursing and the organization.
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 matching after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
- Voluntary benefits, including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, life insurance, pet insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, long-term care insurance, and critical illness and accident insurance.
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
