PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Company: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Upper Marlboro
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

What You Will Do:At UM Capital Region Medical Center, we're about to ChangeUP (https://www.umms.org/capital/about/change-up-health) 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 SummaryAssists 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.What You Need to Be Successful:+ 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 TerminologyWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Keywords: University of Maryland Medical System, Washington DC , PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN, Professions , Upper Marlboro, DC