Patient Care Technician Trainee, Central Pool at University of Maryland Medical System in Bel Air, Maryland

Patient Care Technician Trainee, Central Pool

Participating in a Certified Nursing Assistant program approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON), this is a training role working under the direction of professional nursing staff to provide direct patient care. Practices clinical skills to gain experience in acute care/hospital setting under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed at the completion of this program. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Provides individualized care to meet the needs of the patient.
• Performs and/or assists the patient with personal grooming and hygiene, including CHG bath or soap/water complete bath.
• Performs and/or assists patients with eating and drinking and educates patients on the importance of food and basic nutrition and nutrition's role in health and illness.
• Identifies and applies basic observational recording and reporting skills
• Obtains intake and output data for a variety of patients and records/reports results.
• Utilizes and documents patient care in the electronic health system.
• Uses proper infection control techniques.
• Positions the patient with ambulation. Performs range of motion exercises.
• Understands activities of daily living (ADLs). Assist patients with toileting.
• Performs selected treatments including mental health on a variety of patients as directed and/or supervised.
• Prepares patients for surgery and cares for them afterwards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent required. Previous customer service experience preferred. Availability to attend training classes and clinical rotations.

Ability to: a) read, write and comprehend medical terminology; b) effectively convey verbal and written information; c) follow directions; d) perform simple mathematical calculations correctly; e) respond to emergency situations appropriately; f) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts; g) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; h) organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities; i) comply with OSHA standards; and j) understands and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality; k) develops and promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team members, physicians, intra and inter-departments, hospital and nursing administration.

Pay Range: $17/hr