Patient Care Technician Main PACU

  • Part-time
  • Shift: Night
  • Location: Medical Center
  • Position Type: Non-Exempt

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

Job Description

PCTII - Main PACU 
Full-Time - Night Shift; 3 12’s, 7pm-7am
Baltimore, Maryland

The Main PACU is a 28-bay unit providing 24/7 specialized peri-anesthesia care to patients across the lifespan and spectrum of acuity, 365 days a year. Vigilant pre and post-operative care is provided to inpatients and outpatients undergoing scheduled or emergency surgery by more than 20 surgical and procedural services.  This team’s versatility serves patients treated by a broad array of surgical and medical specialties, providing a variety of clinical experiences for the life-long learner. Nurses must be competent in titration of vasopressors, airway management, care of ventilated patients, blood product administration and fluid resuscitation. 

 

As a PCTII at UMMC, you’ll experience:

  • supportive and collaborative work environment
  • An Achievable Professional Advancement Model: Clinical advancement ladder for your growth and development
  • A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans, and more!
  • highly competitive wage scale: Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against market standards.
  • Generous tuition reimbursement and continuing education support for 20+hour/week employees Learn more here.

Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you will not find a more vibrant place to work! 

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care. Takes vital signs, checks surgical dressings, aids patient’s with activities of daily living.  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.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
  2. Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.   
  3. One (1) year of previous experience preferred.
  4. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

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