Patient Care Technician (PCT), PRN, Float Pool

• Job Requirements Provides safe, effective and efficient patient care as directed by assigned licensed nurse.
• Assists with obtaining basic patient information as part of the nursing history or ongoing assessment and reports abnormal values to the appropriate nurse.
• Orients patients to the care environment to promote patient comfort and safety.
• Observes and reports obvious physical and emotional patient changes to assigned nurse.
• Monitors patients for special risks and reports observations to assigned nurse (i.e., falls, skin breakdown).
• Makes regular patient visits to provide all patients with quick response to their needs.
• Seeks guidance and direction in prioritizing multiple demands to effectively meet patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in the assigned work area.
• Recognizes normal/abnormal vital sign parameters depending on age of patient.
• Documents completely and accurately according to the unit and division standards, including safety measures.
• Remains calm and effective in emergency situations and follows appropriate guidelines.
• Performs and completes all assigned skills and duties as outlined care plans, critical pathways, competencies, skills lists, standards, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity abilities to perform precise skills required to meet patient care needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate and maneuver patient care equipment safely.
• Initiates equipment to ensure patient safety (bed alarm, side rails, trapeze, and restraints).
• Demonstrates the ability to use proper body mechanics to safely transfer and move patients.
• Practices infection control procedures and observes Standard Precautions (including appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment).
• Demonstrates knowledge of role in emergency situations (Code 99, Code Red, Code 13, Code D).
• Maintains area of responsibility in neat and orderly condition. (Patient rooms are neat and uncluttered, etc.) Stocks and returns equipment and supplies to proper storage area.
• Reports broken and unsafe equipment to appropriate personnel and/or Department Manager.

Work Experience Required

• Current Maryland certification in good standing as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Alternative training: Completion of first clinical year of NLN-approved nursing program, graduate of an approved RN or LPN program, or EMT-B or Armed Forces Corpsman.

Required

• Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants Guidelines for Neonatal Healthcare Providers (STABLE) is required of staff assigned to 672 – Nursing NICU, 651-Nursing (Post-Partum), Nursing 708 –
• Labor &
• Delivery
• Entry
• Level: Equivalent to a High School diploma or GED; basic employment skills Life Support Certification Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminology

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Pay Range: $17.48 - $24.76 Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift differentials Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide