Patient Care Technician (PCT), Night Shift, Observation Unit
About The Position
White Oak Medical Center seeks an experienced Patient Care Technician for its Observation Unit. The role provides routine technical and service support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with duties that may vary by assignment and require consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations. The technician follows the Registered Nurse’s care plan and delegated instructions, receives reports from the Registered Nurse, supports a culture of safety, and helps maintain equipment and work areas. The position also participates in education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives, and promotes personal and professional development while representing nursing and the organization positively.
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 technical and service duties, including taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living, under a Registered Nurse’s supervision.
- Consider the special needs and behaviors of the patient population assigned.
- 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.
- 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 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
