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Patient Care Tech I - Observation

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Johns Hopkins Medicine

Columbia, Maryland

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs direct patient care tasks under the supervision of a nurse and taking into consideration the developmental needs of the patient, performs routine patient activities and delegated patient care procedures of a specialized and technical nature as competency documentation designates.

Posted Oct 14

Shift and hours
7a-7:30p day shift · Day shift Shift: Day Shift; 7a - 7:30p; weekend work required24 hours a week
Unit and setting
Observation, 1P · Hospital Unit: Observation; 1P
License
CNA license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

Certification
Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification on Maryland Board of Nursing
Certification
Current BLS CPR certification Current BLS CPR certification provided by AHA, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network
Experience
One year of clinical experience One year of clinical experience is required
Also asks
High School graduate or equivalent

What it pays

Pay reviews
Pay set by equity and experience for similar-scope roles Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

Benefits

  • BenefitsRobust benefits package supporting health, growth, and well-beinga robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being
  • BenefitsRetirement plans with employer contributionsRetirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
  • BenefitsGenerous time offGenerous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Benefits available

The role and schedule

Day to day
Direct patient care tasks under nurse supervision performs direct patient care tasks under the supervision of a nurse
Day to day
Routine patient activities and delegated patient care procedures performs routine patient activities and delegated patient care procedures of a specialized and technical nature
Day to day
Basic clinical skills to support daily patient care utilizes basic clinical skills to support daily patient care activities
Day to day
Accurately record and report pertinent clinical information accurately records and reports pertinent clinical information
Day to day
Proficiency with specialized patient care equipment demonstrates proficiency in the use of specialized patient care equipment
Hours stated
Day Shift; 7a – 7:30p; weekend work required
Weekends
Weekend work required weekend work required
Details
226 licensed beds (hospital total) has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds
Details
Hospital may modify employee schedules as needed The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

Posted on Johns Hopkins Medicine’s careers page.

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  • Unit: Observation; 1P
  • Weekly Working Hours: 24 hours/week; benefits available
  • Shift: Day Shift; 7a – 7:30p; weekend work required

Job Details & Qualifications

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) is a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Since its founding in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds. We specialize in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education.

Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs direct patient care tasks under the supervision of a nurse and taking into consideration the developmental needs of the patient, performs routine patient activities and delegated patient care procedures of a specialized and technical nature as competency documentation designates. The PCT utilizes basic clinical skills to support daily patient care activities, accurately records and reports pertinent clinical information, and demonstrates proficiency in the use of specialized patient care equipment to ensure a safe and supportive care environment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification on Maryland Board of Nursing
  • Current BLS CPR certification provided by AHA, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network
  • One year of clinical experience is required

We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: https://mybenefitsjhhs.com/

What Awaits You

  • Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
  • Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
  • Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
  • Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range: Minimum 18.96/hour - Maximum 28.53/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

What's around it?

In Columbia, MD

Columbia, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent
$2,042/mo
Household income
$131,490/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Columbia, MD

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