Patient Care Technician I (CNA) Orthopedic & Surgical Care

Join the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center's 2 East Surgical Joint Unit as a Full-Time Day Shift Patient Care Technician I (CNA). In this role, you will provide hands-on care to orthopedic, joint replacement, and medical-surgical patients alongside our nursing team. You will assist patients throughout their recovery by supporting daily living activities, obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, and helping with safe mobility.

Clinical Setting

You will work on a dedicated orthopedic and surgical care unit focused on joint replacement and post-operative patient recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with direct patient care activities, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility and ambulation, and supporting activities of daily living
• Assist with post-operative patient care, including safe patient transfers, positioning, mobility, and recovery support
• Collaborate with nurses, clinical coordinators, and nurse managers to implement patient care plans and ensure continuity of care
• Accurately document patient information and promptly report changes in patient condition to appropriate nursing personnel
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and room preparation
• Support clinical coordinators in coordinating patient care activities and managing workflow within the unit
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• Full-Time, 3 x 12-Hour Shifts
• 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays Required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in good standing with the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON)
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital or comparable clinical setting
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $17.68 - $24.76 per hour
• Shift, weekend, and holiday differential pay where applicable
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time, part-time, and PRN staff members
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within a high-performing orthopedic and medical-surgical nursing team committed to quality, safety, and excellence in patient care