Patient Care Technician (PCT), Cardiac Care Telemetry, Nights

University of Maryland Medical System

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Largo, Maryland

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provides routine, non-professional nursing care and utilizes advanced medical and surgical skills to assist patients. Responsibilities include taking vital signs and communicating changes in patient conditions to the medical team.

Qualifications

You have a High School diploma or GED and a Maryland certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). You also possess Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification and a basic knowledge of medical terminology. Completion of your first clinical year in an NLN-approved nursing program, graduation from an approved RN or LPN program, or EMT-B/Armed Forces Corpsman training can substitute for the CNA certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CNA certification

Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

Medical Terminolog

Job Description

Job Requirements

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland's health care system and community. We're known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world's first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation's largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland's first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland's Children's Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.


Job Description


At UM Capital Region Medical Center, we’re about to ChangeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital in 2021!


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.

What we offer:

  • Opportunity to work with a small, cohesive team of experienced professionals
  • A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage.
  • Great Work Life Balance: You will accrue paid annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.
  • Competitive salary
  • Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement.

Position Summary: Assists in the care of patients by providing routine, non-professional nursing care utilizing advanced medical and surgical skills typically beyond the Nursing Assistant level. Takes patients' vital signs, observes and communicates changes in patient conditions. Requires CNA certification.



Work Experience

Qualifications


  • Equivalent to a High School diploma or GED
  • 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.
  • Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
  • Basic knowledge and working experience with Medical Terminolog


Benefits

Additional Information


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at careers@umms.edu.



University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has evolved into a multi-hospital system with academic, community and specialty service missions reaching every part of the state and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. It also has one of the world's largest kidney transplant programs, as well as scores of other programs that improve the physical and mental health of thousands of people daily. The hospitals and health systems that comprise UMMS are: University of Maryland Medical Center University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus UM Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center UM Capital Region Health UM Charles Regional Medical Center UM St. Joseph Medical Center UM Upper Chesapeake Health UM Shore Regional Health Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital UM Community Medical Group
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