Patient Care Technician I, Multitrauma ICU

Job Requirements Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the Patient Care Technician I delivers direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs, assessing surgical dressings, assisting with activities of daily living, performing phlebotomy, and collecting specimen samples. This position requires vigilant observation and effective communication of patient status to identify needs and ensure appropriate care delivery, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote patient safety and comfort.

Additional responsibilities encompass supporting patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, maintaining patient rooms and medical supplies, providing wound care and orthopedic device management, monitoring blood glucose levels, and promptly responding to patient alarms. The technician strictly adheres to established safety protocols, supports cost-efficient care practices, and actively contributes to optimizing patient flow, performing all other duties as assigned in a full-time capacity.

Work Experience Candidates for the Patient Care Technician I position must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA), and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Although prior experience is not mandatory, preference will be given to candidates with direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting. Successful applicants will exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to foster effective interpersonal relationships and collaborate within a team, and the capability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in high-pressure environments.

Furthermore, candidates should demonstrate proficiency in utilizing computer systems, accuracy in obtaining and documenting blood glucose results, and competence in performing delegated nursing tasks with respect for the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic requirements of patients.

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