Patient Care Technician, Day Shift, Med Surg Urology
About The Position
White Oak Medical Center seeks an experienced Patient Care Technician for its Med Surg Department. The role supports the organization’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The technician performs routine technical and service duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with duties varying by assignment and requiring consideration of the needs and behaviors of specific patient populations. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, typically scheduled for three 12-hour day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each week. Weekend work is required every other weekend, and holiday work follows the company holiday calendar. The role is eligible for a shift differential. The position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends that applicants be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before employment and may require proof. The employer will not hire applicants who state they use nicotine or test positive for nicotine or drugs; its policy also addresses positive tests for cotinine and marijuana.
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, including lifting, bending, and turning.
- Strong computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an acute care clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine service duties and technical tasks, including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living, under Registered Nurse supervision.
- Adapt duties to the assigned area and consider the 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 effectively 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
