Patient Care Technician, Med Surg, Nights
Company: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Upper Marlboro
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description When we say
“our community” we mean it. UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two
campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a
long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown
to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care
in Baltimore City. Located in Baltimore’s cultural center near the
historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a
180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people
manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension,
pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases. Job Description
General Summary The Patient Care Technician assists in the delivery
of patient care under the direct clinical supervision of the
Registered Nurse. Direct care activities are delegated by the
Registered Nurse and consistent with the Maryland Board of
Nursing-Nurse Practice Act. Direct care includes activities
involving the care and nutrition of patients, provision of direct
observation, and transportation of patients and documentation of
those activities. Qualifications Education & Experience High school
diploma or equivalent (GED). Maryland Nursing Assistant
Certification required as well as completion of one of the
following training programs: hospital-based program, community
college, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Corpsmen. Employees
with work experience that provide on the job training equivalent to
the above programs can be considered as a substitute to a formal
PCT training program. Minimum of one year of recent, direct patient
care experience preferred. Current CPR certification is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to utilize universal safety
precautions and to act appropriately in emergency situations.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide
care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her
population-specific and age specific needs. Highly effective verbal
communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors and
other healthcare team members to establish working relationships
that foster optimal quality of patient care. Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO
guidelines. Compensation: Pay Range: $17.17-$29.9 Other
Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits
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