Patient Care Technician, Emergency/Observation Department, Part time, Evenings

General Summary

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Performs various patient care tasks including vital signs, dressing changes, and specimen collection.

Principal Responsibilities And Tasks

• Performs testing and manages the care of the patient based on results achieved and clinical findings.
• Records patient care along the continuum, including activities of daily living (ADLs): feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting and transferring.
• Completes, documents and reports patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation and reported pain level).
• Aids in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Participates in cost effective strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
• Promotes patient safety including fall prevention.
• Maintains order and appearance of patient rooms and work area.
• Maintains patient care supplies and linen.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.
• One (1) year of previous experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to effectively communicate using verbal and written skills.
• Maintain interpersonal relationships and use teamwork skills to provide care along with other team members in a cohesive manner.
• Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems.
• Demonstrates proper technique and skills needed for obtaining accurate blood glucose results and documenting findings.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform delegated nursing tasks according to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served.
• Demonstrates knowledge, practice and accountability for skills or procedures that require aseptic technique.

Benefits

Additional Information: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Pay Range: $19.50-$27.31 Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide.