Patient Care Technician Trainee - Med Surg Telemetry, Nights
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Info

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Job Description
General Summary

Participating in a Certified Nursing Assistant program approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON), this is a training role working under the direction of professional nursing staff to provide direct patient care. Practices clinical skills to gain experience in acute care/hospital setting under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed at the completion of this program. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Provides individualized care to meet the needs of the patient.

Performs and/or assist the patient with personal grooming and hygiene, including CHG bath or soap/water complete bath.

Performs and/or assists patients with eating and drinking and educates patients on the importance of food and basic nutrition and nutrition's role in health and illness.

Identifies and applies basic observational recording and reporting skills

Obtains intake and output data for a variety of patients and records/reports results

Utilizes and documents patient care in the electronic health system

Uses proper infection control techniques.

Positions the patient with ambulation. Performs range of motion exercises.

Understands activities of daily living (ADLs). Assist patients with toileting.

Performs selected treatments including mental health on a variety of patients as directed and/or supervised

Prepares patients for surgery and cares for them afterwards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Company Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:

• University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
• The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
• The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
• The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Qualifications
Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Must be participating in Certified Nursing Assistant program approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON).

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17-$17.25
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential,
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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