Patient Care Technician II, Float Pool, Nights

Job Requirements Full‑time nights – 8 p.m.–8:30 a.m. General Summary Under frequent supervision, the Jet Patient Care Technician is a multi‑skilled individual who provides a wide variety of clinical tasks and procedures for patients as a member of the patient care team. The Jet PCT performs basic patient care duties and assists with tasks to advance the patient’s plan of care; performs phlebotomy. Patients served include infants through elderly adults. The Jet PCT will float to any unit assigned. Mission All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve. Reporting Relationships Reports to the nurse for specific patient‑related duties. Overall supervision from the manager of the patient care unit. Qualifications Current CNA certification from MBON. Two years previous experience in a similar position, or two years experience as a PCTII, or a minimum of two (2) semesters of clinical experience in formal nursing education with a certificate from MBON as CNA. High school diploma or equivalent required. Satisfactory score on Written Screening Test and Competency Validation Assessment. Working Conditions Works inside, in a clean well‑lit environment. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, such as chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. May be physically and verbally abused by patients. Participates in temporary assignment measures. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting. Physical Requirements Requires bending, stooping, crouching, or kneeling approximately 50% of the time in the delivery of patient evaluation and treatment. Requires reaching, grasping, and handling of small equipment and paperwork weighing up to 20 lb approximately 70% of the time in the delivery of patient care and performance of clerical duties. Requires standing and walking approximately 80% of the time; with occasional stair climbing. Requires lifting and positioning patients, weighing in excess of 100 lb, with the assistance of others or ergonomic equipment and utilizing proper body mechanics approximately 50% of the time, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Requires pushing or pulling equipment weighing up to 100 lb approximately 20% of the time, and carrying supplies or equipment weighing up to 20 lb approximately 50% of the time. Requires substantial movements or motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers as in performing treatment procedures approximately 50% of the time. Requires good visual acuity to read patient records and equipment monitors; requires adequate ability to receive detailed information conveyed through oral communication in the process of evaluating and treating patients accurately, clearly, and quickly approximately 80% of the time. Work Experience Phlebotomy IV Insertion BLS EKGs #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Maryland Medical System Corporation