UM ​Upper Chesapeake Health is dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in its communities through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care for all.  UM Upper Chesapeake Health is committed to service excellence as it offers a broad range of health care services, technology and facilities.  It will work collaboratively with its communities and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

OUR VALUES

 Excellence:

 We constantly pursue excellence and quality through teamwork, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, innovation, education and prudent resource management.

Compassion:

 People are the source of our strength and the focus of our mission.  We will serve all people with compassion and dignity.

Integrity:

 We will conduct our work with integrity, honesty and fairness.  We will meet the highest ethical and professional standards.

Respect:

 We will respect the worth, quality, diversity and importance of each person who works with or is served by Upper Chesapeake Health.

Responsibility:

 We take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable for the results and outcomes.

Trust:

 We will strive to be good citizens of the communities we serve and build trust and confidence in our ability to anticipate and respond to community and patient needs.

Patient Care Technician, Central Pool, Full-time Days

We are offering $2,000 Sign On Bonus *Restrictions Apply*

General Summary
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.

Education and 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. No previous experience required; previous direct patient care experience in a health care facility preferred.

1. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

1. Able to effectively communicate using verbal and written skills. 
2. Maintain interpersonal relationships and use teamwork skills to provide care along with other team members in a cohesive manner.
3. Ability to organize work priorities, perform several duties simultaneously and function in stressful situations.
4. Ability to learn and use computer systems
5. Demonstrates proper technique and skills needed for obtaining accurate blood glucose results and documenting findings.
6. Demonstrates the ability to perform delegated nursing tasks according to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $17.17-$24.76
• Other Compensation (if applicable): $2,000 Sign On Bonus
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide