Patient Care Technician (PCT), Emergency Room, Rotating shifts

University of Maryland Medical System - Chestertown, MD

Job Title: Patient Care Technician (PCT), Emergency Room, Rotating shifts

Position: Under the direction of professional nursing staff

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $17.00-$24.04

Shift: Rotating shifts 7p-7a, 7a-7p

Work Type:

Location

Address:

City: Chestertown

State: MD

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care under the direction of professional nursing staff.
Takes vital signs and checks surgical dressings.
Aids patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
Performs blood draws and collects specimen samples.
Observes and communicates about the patient’s status to identify needs and provide care.
Records patient care along the continuum, including ADLs.
Completes, documents, and reports patient vital signs.
Assists 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 areas.
Maintains patient care supplies and linens.
Provides post-mortem care.
Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to carry out plans of care.
Measures and documents patient urinary and stool output.
Assists with indwelling urinary catheter care.
Conducts blood glucose monitoring.
Performs venipuncture for drawing blood samples.
Sets up and operates multiple lead EKG machines.
Assists with enteral tube feedings via nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes.
Performs chest physical therapy, tracheal suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
Assists with dressing changes and provides wound care.
Assists with collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing.
Provides orthopedic/rehab device care.
Precepts and mentors PCT Is and IIs, managing documentation completion.
Participates in hourly patient rounding in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Responds to patient triggered alarms.
Detects, reports, and acts to avoid safety risks.
Incorporates safe lifting techniques and body mechanics in daily practice.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Skills

One (1) year of previous experience

Requirements

Experience: One (1) year of previous experience preferred

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

License & Certification:

Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified