Patient Care Technician I Night Shift

Job Requirements

• Takes vital signs
• Checks surgical dressings
• Aids with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Performs blood draws
• Collections specimen samples
• Observes and collects data
• Communicates about the patient’s status
• 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
• No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience in a health care facility 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