Patient Care Tech I - Pre Op

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Unit: Pre Operative Care

Weekly Working Hours: 40 hours/week; Full Time benefitted

Shift: Day Shift; 5:30a – 2p (MTWF) & 6:30a - 3p (TH)

**No weekends, holidays or on call required**

Job Details & Qualifications:

Suburban Hospital is a 228-bed, not-for-profit, community-based hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. Suburban Hospital is a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine and has served Montgomery County and the surrounding area for more than 65 years. The designated trauma center for Montgomery County, Suburban Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and has earned ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence.  At Suburban Hospital, our greatest passion is our staff members' commitment to delivering the best patient- and family-centered care possible. Learn more about the culture at Suburban Hospital here: Suburban Hospital - A Special Place to Work

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs direct patient care tasks under the supervision of a nurse and taking into consideration the developmental needs of the patient, performs routine patient activities and delegated patient care procedures of a specialized and technical nature as competency documentation designates. The PCT utilizes basic clinical skills to support daily patient care activities, accurately records and reports pertinent clinical information, and demonstrates proficiency in the use of specialized patient care equipment to ensure a safe and supportive care environment.

• Provides personal care for patient including hygiene and physical comfort measures
• Provide patients with clear explanations of the pre-operative process and answer basic questions to support a positive patient experience
• Obtain and document vital signs, reporting changes or concerns promptly to the nursing team
• Perform peripheral IV insertion and collect blood specimens as directed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification on Maryland Board of Nursing
• Current BLS CPR certification provided by AHA, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network
• One year of clinical experience is required
• Ability to independently perform blood draws & start IVs without direct supervision preferred

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here:

What Awaits You:

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range: Minimum 20.08/hour - Maximum 31.13/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.