Patient Care Technician, Step-down, Part-time, Rotating

Job Description : Job Summary

Under the direction of professional nursing staff, provides direct patient care including vital signs, surgical dressing checks, assistance with activities of daily living, specimen collection, and blood draws. Observes and communicates patient status, identifies needs, and ensures a safe and supportive care environment. Serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and monitoring vital signs.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
• Promote patient safety, fall prevention, and maintain a clean care environment.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring, catheter care, wound care, and collect laboratory specimens.
• Assist with orthopedic / rehab devices and apply compression wraps / stockings.
• Participate in hourly rounding, respond to patient alarms, and provide comfort care.
• Monitor dietary intake, fluid output, and document weight and calorie counts.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, reporting patient changes and supporting care plans.
• Provide post-mortem care when required.
• Comply with patient safety standards and report safety risks, near misses, or adverse events.
• Support efficient patient flow and reduce delays in care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working Place :

Chestertown, Maryland, United States

Company :

2025 Oct 16th Virtual - University of Maryland Medical Systems