What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician I (CNA) ◆ Orthopedic & Surgical Care position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Job Requirements
Join the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center's 2 East Surgical Joint Unit as a Patient Care Technician I (CNA)!
Help patients heal, regain independence, and get back to doing what they love! Join our team as a Full-Time Day Shift Patient Care Technician I (CNA) who is passionate about patient care and ready to join a supportive, team-focused environment.
Working alongside our nursing team, you will provide hands-on care to orthopedic, joint replacement, and medical-surgical patients, including assisting with daily living activities, obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, supporting safe mobility, and helping patients throughout their recovery.
Bring your compassion, dependability, and patient care experience to a team that values collaboration, exceptional care, and positive patient outcomes.
3 x 12-Hour Shifts ✦ 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
✦ Every Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays Required ✦ Active Maryland CNA Certification Required ✦
Key Responsibilities
The following duties outline the general scope and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Join the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center's 2 East Surgical Joint Unit as a Patient Care Technician I (CNA)!
Help patients heal, regain independence, and get back to doing what they love! Join our team as a Full-Time Day Shift Patient Care Technician I (CNA) who is passionate about patient care and ready to join a supportive, team-focused environment.
Working alongside our nursing team, you will provide hands-on care to orthopedic, joint replacement, and medical-surgical patients, including assisting with daily living activities, obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs, supporting safe mobility, and helping patients throughout their recovery.
Bring your compassion, dependability, and patient care experience to a team that values collaboration, exceptional care, and positive patient outcomes.
3 x 12-Hour Shifts ✦ 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
✦ Every Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays Required ✦ Active Maryland CNA Certification Required ✦
Key Responsibilities
The following duties outline the general scope and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.
- Assist nursing staff with direct patient care activities, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility, ambulation, and supporting activities of daily living.
- Assist with post-operative patient care, including safe patient transfers, positioning, mobility, and recovery support.
- Collaborate with nurses, clinical coordinators, and nurse managers to implement patient care plans and ensure continuity of care.
- Accurately document patient information and promptly report changes in patient condition to the appropriate nursing personnel.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient care environment in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and room preparation.
- Support clinical coordinators in coordinating patient care activities and managing workflow within the unit.
- Participate in training and development programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), in good standing with the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON), required.
- Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a hospital or comparable clinical setting, required.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills, required.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- All applicant information will be handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.
- Pay Range: $17.68 - $24.76 per hour.
- Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Differential Pay Where Applicable.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Staff Members.
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within a high-performing Orthopedic and Medical Surgical Nursing team committed to quality, safety, and excellence in patient care.
Salary : $18 - $25