Patient Care Technician I - Unit 52 7p-730a - med/tele/stroke/neuro

Join GBMC HealthCare as a Patient Care Technician I supporting Unit 52 on the 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. shift. You will work on a medical/telemetry/stroke/neuro unit, assisting Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in delivering direct and indirect patient care under direct supervision. This role focuses on supporting patient comfort, safety, and excellent patient experience while collaborating with unit leadership on daily care activities.

Clinical Setting

You will work on a medical/telemetry/stroke/neuro unit providing care to patients with acute medical conditions, cardiac monitoring needs, and neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Provide care, comfort, and safety for assigned patients under direct nurse supervision
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, and bed linen changes
• Use proper infection control techniques to protect patients and yourself
• Assist with nursing procedures as directed
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to nursing personnel
• Complete close observation documentation
• Distribute meal trays and nourishments, fill water pitchers, and assist with feeding as needed
• Maintain clean and orderly patient rooms, dispose of soiled linens, stock supplies, and clean surfaces
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, including transportation and securing valuables
• Escort patients while adhering to safety precautions
• Perform routine vital signs, intake and output measurements, weights, and finger sticks for blood glucose
• Use pulse oximetry equipment and perform point-of-care testing
• Obtain lab specimens including urine collections, sputum cultures, and heel sticks
• Set up oxygen therapy
• Reinforce use of incentive spirometry with pillow splinting as needed
• Conduct bladder scans as directed
• Perform oral suctioning as directed
• Operate EKG machines as directed by the nurse
• Discontinue IV lines and saline locks as directed by the nurse
• Perform simple dressing changes as directed by the nurse
• Insert, remove, and empty Foley catheters as directed by the nurse
• Empty and record other drains as directed by the nurse
• Utilize electronic medical records for appropriate record keeping
• Clean and stock supply shelves
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Professional Development

• Precept new staff as directed
• Coach and mentor staff members
• Assist with creating Nursing Support patient assignments
• Prepare agendas and facilitate unit-based meetings
• Provide feedback for peer evaluations
• Participate in interviewing new staff as needed
• Assist with creating and balancing Nursing Support schedules

Quality and Safety

• Participate in performance improvement and Lean Management System activities
• Participate in adverse event analyses and root cause analyses as directed
• Participate in audits as directed
• Perform quality controls for EKG transmission and glucometers

Leadership

• Collaborate with charge nurse on planning daily unit activities
• Assist with leading shift huddles with Nursing Support
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and communicate information
• Collect unit feedback for improving teamwork
• Demonstrate active problem solving
• Demonstrate appropriate use of chain of command

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current registration with State of Maryland Board of Nursing Examiners as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I or CNA II
• Heart Saver CPR Certification
• Ability to read and write English to provide basic patient care, understand and communicate detailed instructions, and perform simple mathematical calculations for recording weights, vital signs, and routine patient information
• Interpersonal skills to interact courteously with patients, visitors, physicians, and staff
• Strong communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Competence in safely handling medications
• Ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail when performing basic patient care tasks
• Ability to walk and stand up to 90 percent of work time
• Ability to lift and position patients

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in direct patient care

Schedule

7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. shift

Compensation

Pay range: $15.00 to $22.00 per hour. Final salary offer will be based on candidate qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with organizational needs.