Job Requirements Part Time Days Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.
We’re looking for a Patient Care Technician to join our extraordinary Team at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. Our affiliation with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has created a number of new career pathways and makes this the perfect time for you to join our team. Appropriate specimen(s) and documentation.
Provides orthopedic/rehab device care: e.g. braces, splints, CPM. Dons/doffs compression wraps/stockings. Participates in hourly patient rounding in collaboration with the health care team.
Responds to patient triggered alarms, including call light, chair alarm, bed alarm, tele-sitter alarm, etc. Complies with The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals within scope of practice. Detects, reports, and acts to avoid or correct safety risks.
Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. Provides professional vigilance to assigned patients, including when assigned as a patient safety companion. Incorporates safe lifting techniques and body mechanics in daily practice.
Improves patient flow and prevents care delays. Performs other duties as assigned. Work 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 required.
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. Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.
Ability 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. Benefits All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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