Patient Care Technician (PCT), Night Shift, Observation Unit
About The Position
White Oak Medical Center is seeking an experienced Patient Care Technician for its Observation Unit. The role supports the organization’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the technician performs service duties and routine technical tasks, including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living. Specific duties may vary by assignment, and care must account for the special needs and behaviors of different patient populations. The technician participates in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives; pursues personal and professional development to adapt to ongoing change; and presents a positive, professional image representing nursing and the organization. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. The unit has weekend and holiday rotations. The position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for a shift differential. The stated pay range is $19.64–$25.84. Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends that applicants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before employment begins and may require proof of vaccination. The employer will not hire applicants who state that they use nicotine or test positive for nicotine or drug use; offers may be withdrawn following positive cotinine or marijuana results. Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.
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 command of spoken and written English.
- Physical ability to meet job requirements involving 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 the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Adapt specific duties to the assigned area and consider the special needs and behaviors of the patient population.
- Participate in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives.
- Pursue personal and professional development to adapt effectively 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 date of hire.
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
- 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.
- Short-term disability buy-up available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
