Patient Care Technician (II) - University of Maryland Medical System : Job Details

FULL TIME - DAYS - 7:00a-7:30pCANDIDATES MUST HAVE- - General Summary - Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks surgical dressings, aids patients with activities of daily living. This role performs blood draws and collects specimen samples. Observes and collects data and communicates about the patients status in order to identify needs and provides needed care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team. - PREVIOUS ED EXPERIENCE - OR - ICU, EMT OR PARAMEDIC EXPERIENCE FOR THIS POSITION - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT- HEALTH CARE PROVIDER (BLS-HCP) THROUGH THE AMERICAN HEARTASSOCIATION OR RED CROSSEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.One (1) year of previous experience preferred.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAble 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 systemsDemonstrates 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.Demonstrates knowledge, practice and accountability for skills or procedures that require aseptic technique.