Patient Care Technician- RADIOLOGY OUTPATIENT CENTER

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine • Baltimore, MD

69d • $35,300 - $52,900 • Onsite

About The Position

A patient care technician (PCT) is similar to a certified nursing assistant, but generally with more advanced technical skills. Certified PCT's work in a hospital or residential care facility under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. They provide both technical and supportive nursing care for patients. Their job encompasses many clinical tasks, such as performing electrocardiograms (EKGs), collecting blood (phlebotomy), recording vital signs, catheterization, and performing other various tests or diagnostic procedures. They also prepare patients for procedures, assist in moving them if needed, change sterile bandages, and set up medical supplies. They will also collect and document information, medical history, and communicate with patients, their families, and medical staff.

Requirements

• High School diploma plus some college
• At least two years experience in the medical field
• CPR certification is required

Responsibilities

• Assisting the technologist with exams
• Monitoring patient flow
• Reviewing patient records/charts prior to delivering care
• Providing clear patient education and instructions
• Assisting with daily/weekly clinical duties
• Assisting in scanning and obtaining medical records
• Assisting with patient transfers and preparing patients for exams
• Obtaining vital signs
• IV line insertion when needed
• Using DOC-LINK of invoices for billing in radiology
• On call for Apple-tree workflow

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree