What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician I, Night Shift position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Job Requirements
Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, facilitates patient care groups, monitors meals, performs EKGs, and aids with activities of daily living (ADLs). This role performs blood draws and collects specimen samples. Observes and collects data and communicates about the patient’s status in order to identify needs and provides needed care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.
***Up to $2,000 sign on bonus for qualified applicants***
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $17.68 - $24.76
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differentials
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Work Experience
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $17.68 - $24.76
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differentials
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, facilitates patient care groups, monitors meals, performs EKGs, and aids with activities of daily living (ADLs). This role performs blood draws and collects specimen samples. Observes and collects data and communicates about the patient’s status in order to identify needs and provides needed care. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team.
***Up to $2,000 sign on bonus for qualified applicants***
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $17.68 - $24.76
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differentials
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Work Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.
- No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Able to effectively communicate using verbal and written skills.
- Maintain interpersonal relationships and use teamwork skills to provide care along with other team members in a cohesive manner.
- Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.
- Ability to learn and use computer systems
- Demonstrates proper technique and skills needed for obtaining accurate blood glucose results and documenting findings.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform delegated nursing tasks according to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $17.68 - $24.76
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differentials
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Salary : $18 - $25