Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
University of Maryland Medical System
Summary
The Patient Care Technician assists in the delivery of patient care under the direct clinical supervision of the Registered Nurse. Direct care activities are delegated by the Registered Nurse and consistent with the Maryland Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act. Direct care includes activities involving the care and nutrition of patients, provision of direct observation, and transportation of patients and documentation of those activities.
Job description
Work Experience
The Patient Care Technician assists in the delivery of patient care under the direct clinical supervision of the Registered Nurse. Direct care activities are delegated by the Registered Nurse and consistent with the Maryland Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act. Direct care includes activities involving the care and nutrition of patients, provision of direct observation, and transportation of patients and documentation of those activities.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification required as well as completion of one of the following training programs: hospital-based program, community college, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Corpsmen.
- Employees with work experience that provide on the job training equivalent to the above programs can be considered as a substitute to a formal PCT training program.
- Minimum of one year of recent, direct patient care experience in hospital setting strongly preferred.
- Current CPR certification is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to utilize universal safety precautions and to act appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
- Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors and other healthcare team members to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality of patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification required
- Completion of a hospital-based program, community college, Emergency Medical Technician, or Medical Corpsmen training program (or equivalent on-the-job training)
- Current CPR certification required
- Minimum of one year of recent, direct patient care experience in hospital setting strongly preferred
- Ability to utilize universal safety precautions and act appropriately in emergency situations
- Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span
- Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Outstanding benefits
- Continuing education funding
- Certification funding
- Mental health well-being program
- Call-out coverage premium
- Positive points reward system
- Free parking
- Flexible scheduling
- Shift differentials
Company overview
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a comprehensive academic health system serving Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the state, UMMS operates multiple hospitals, specialty care centers, and community-based health services across Maryland. The system is anchored by the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, which serves as the flagship academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center. UMMS is deeply integrated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, fostering a strong environment for medical education, research, and clinical innovation. The system provides a full continuum of care including primary care, specialty services, emergency medicine, and advanced surgical procedures. UMMS is renowned for its expertise in trauma care, cancer treatment, cardiac services, transplantation, and neurological care. Through its network of hospitals and affiliated physicians, the system delivers high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing medical knowledge through research and training the next generation of healthcare professionals.