Patient Care Technician, Telemetry

Job Requirements

• Takes care of patients having a surgical procedure, vital signs, checks surgical dressings, aids patients with activities of daily living.
• Observes and collects data and communicates about the patient’s status in order to identify needs and provides needed care.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.

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.
• Able to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.
• Able 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.

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 issued by the American Heart Association required.

Benefits

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation Pay Range: $17.68-$24.76
• Other Compensation (if Applicable): Evening and Night shift differentials apply
• UMMS Benefits Guide