Patient Care Technician, Days - University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, MD
About the Job
Company Description
When we say "our community" we mean it.
UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.
Located in Baltimore's cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.
Job Description
* *Must be PCT Certified**
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
* Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
* Demonstrates skills in obtaining vital signs, including height and weight.
* Demonstrates skills in obtaining specimens and phlebotomy according to established policies and procedures.
* Provides care on a functional basis to a patient or group of patients. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
* Provides comfort measures to patients.
* Observes patients condition and documents vital signs T, P, R, blood pressure and O2 saturation. Reports changes to responsible RN.
* Measures and records intake and output, collects specimen and processes appropriately.
* Assists with setup and positioning of patients for the following procedures (but not limited to): central line insertion, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, intubation, foley catheter insertion. Assists with NG tube insertion, pacemakers, sutures, splinting procedures, application of orthopedic soft goods and pelvic exams.
* Obtain and records height and weight of patients.
* Completes clothing and valuable lists for admitted patients according to established procedures.
* Performs the following procedures competently and per policy and procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse:
* Fingersticks
* Phlebotomy/venipuncture
* Application of clean sterile dressing
* Application of restraints
* Performs 12 lead EKG
* Tracheal suctioning and mouth care
* Infection control bundle care
* Identifies and responds promptly to patient needs, respecting dignity and privacy.
Qualifications
* * High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification required as well as completion of one of the following training programs: hospital based program, community college, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Corpsmen.
* Employees with work experience that provide on the job training equivalent to the above programs can be considered as a substitute to a formal PCT training program.
* Minimum of one year of recent, direct patient care experience preferred.
* Current CPR certification is required.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
When we say "our community" we mean it.
UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.
Located in Baltimore's cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.
Job Description
* *Must be PCT Certified**
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
* Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
* Demonstrates skills in obtaining vital signs, including height and weight.
* Demonstrates skills in obtaining specimens and phlebotomy according to established policies and procedures.
* Provides care on a functional basis to a patient or group of patients. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
* Provides comfort measures to patients.
* Observes patients condition and documents vital signs T, P, R, blood pressure and O2 saturation. Reports changes to responsible RN.
* Measures and records intake and output, collects specimen and processes appropriately.
* Assists with setup and positioning of patients for the following procedures (but not limited to): central line insertion, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, intubation, foley catheter insertion. Assists with NG tube insertion, pacemakers, sutures, splinting procedures, application of orthopedic soft goods and pelvic exams.
* Obtain and records height and weight of patients.
* Completes clothing and valuable lists for admitted patients according to established procedures.
* Performs the following procedures competently and per policy and procedures under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse:
* Fingersticks
* Phlebotomy/venipuncture
* Application of clean sterile dressing
* Application of restraints
* Performs 12 lead EKG
* Tracheal suctioning and mouth care
* Infection control bundle care
* Identifies and responds promptly to patient needs, respecting dignity and privacy.
Qualifications
* * High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification required as well as completion of one of the following training programs: hospital based program, community college, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Corpsmen.
* Employees with work experience that provide on the job training equivalent to the above programs can be considered as a substitute to a formal PCT training program.
* Minimum of one year of recent, direct patient care experience preferred.
* Current CPR certification is required.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Source : University of Maryland Medical System