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 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 specific patient populations. The technician follows the care plan established and delegated by the Registered Nurse, receives reports from the nurse, and helps ensure a culture of safety. The role also includes identifying and reporting malfunctioning or expired equipment and supplies, cleaning and properly storing work areas and equipment, participating in education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives, and pursuing personal and professional development. The technician is expected to present a positive, professional image representing nursing and the organization. This is a full-time day-shift position in the Observation Unit, scheduled for 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts, typically 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Weekend and holiday work is required on an alternating basis. The position is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA.
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 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 the assigned patient population.
- Help ensure a culture of safety.
- Identify and report malfunctioning or expired equipment and supplies.
- Clean and appropriately store work areas and equipment.
- 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.
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 (EAP) support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
