Patient Care Technician II-Full Time Nights

Join UM Charles Regional Medical Center, a proud member of the University of Maryland Medical System, where we combine the resources of a top-tier healthcare network with the personal touch of a community hospital. Here, you’ll enjoy competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact on patient care.

Why Choose UM Charles Regional?

• Commitment to Excellence – Recognized as a 4-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and honored with the Get with The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD PLUS award by the American Heart Association.
• Strong Patient Safety Ratings – Consistently ranked highly by Leapfrog for patient safety and named a high-performing hospital for COPD care by U.S. News & World Report.
• Community Impact – We invest over $14 million annually into Charles County, supporting health access, food insecurity programs, stroke prevention education, senior wellness, and chronic disease management.

Professional Growth & Development

• Continuing Education & Certifications – We invest in your success by funding your continued education and certification.
• Collaborative Culture – As part of our High Reliability Organization (HRO) journey, we embrace deference to expertise, ensuring that your professional experience shapes our standard of care.

Work-Life Balance & Employee Wellness

• Flexible Scheduling – Enjoy work weeks, weekend shifts, and more to fit your lifestyle.
• Mental Health & Well-Being – Access our mental health well-being program for confidential support and resources.
• Call-Out Coverage Premium – Earn extra pay for stepping in during urgent staffing needs.
• Positive Points Reward System – Be recognized and rewarded for your contributions.
• Free Parking – Take advantage of complimentary on-site parking.

Apply Today and be part of a high-quality, patient-focused hospital with a commitment to excellence and community impact. Apply now and join a team that values your expertise and supports your career growth! 

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Performs testing and manages the care of the patient based on results achieved and clinical findings. Records patient care along the continuum, including activities of daily living (ADLs): feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting and transferring. Completes, documents and reports patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation and reported pain level). Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Participates in cost effective strategies to optimize patient outcomes. Promotes patient safety including fall prevention. Ensures the safety of the clinical environment for patients, visitors, and other staff members. Maintains order and appearance of patient rooms and work area. Maintains patient care supplies and linen. Provides post-mortem care. Collaborates with members of the health care team to carry out the plan of care, including reporting observed changes in patients’ condition. Ensure patient comfort relative to their pain status. Measures and documents patient urinary and stool output. Documents calorie count. Measures and documents patient weight. Assists with indwelling urinary catheter care. Applies, maintains and removes external urinary catheter devices. Performs bladder scans, measures post void residuals and documents. Inserts both intermittent and indwelling catheters, documenting volume output. Conducts blood glucose monitoring. Performs venipuncture for drawing blood samples and establishes IV access. Performs nasal swabs.  Gathers equipment required and initiates placement IV for the patient as directed by the registered nurse. Sets up and operates multiple lead EKG machines; attaches and removes EKG leads; runs a rhythm strip. Assists with enteral tube feedings via nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes, as supervised by licensed nurse. Performs chest physical/physiotherapy, tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy care and incentive spirometry treatments as delegated and supervised by the responsible registered nurse 
2. Assists with simple dressing changes, such as routine dressings to stage one and two wounds, surgical incisions, and peripheral IV sites after assessment by a Registered Nurse. Provides wound care to promote healing and maintain structural integrity of the skin. Performs skin care and hygiene and reports impaired skin integrity and/or wound impairment. Assists with appropriate strategies and/or treatment measures to provide wound care. Assists with collection of patient specimens for laboratory testing. Incorporates proper techniques for patient identification, method for collection of appropriate specimen(s) and documentation. Provides orthopedic/rehab device care: e.g. braces, splints, CPM.  Dons/doffs compression wraps/stockings. Precepts and mentors other PCTS (PCT I and PCT II), ensuring completion of documentation. 
3. Participates in hourly patient rounding in collaboration with the health care team. Responds to patient triggered alarms, including call light, chair alarm, bed alarm, tele-sitter alarm, etc. Complies with the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals within scope of practice. Detects, reports, and acts to avoid or correct safety risks.  Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.  Provides professional vigilance to assigned patients, including when assigned as a patient safety companion. Incorporates safe lifting techniques and body mechanics in daily practice. Improves patient flow and prevents care delays. Performs other duties as assigned.                                                                                                   

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Current Maryland state certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) required.   

One (1) year of previous experience preferred.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

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

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17-$29.14
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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