Patient Care Tech I - Acute Care
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
- Day shift, 7a - 7:30p36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Med/Surg Acute Care · Hospital Unit: Med/Surg Acute Care
- License
- CNA license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- Certification
- Active CNA 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 High School graduate or equivalent
What it pays
- Pay reviews
- Pay set by equity and experience for similar roles Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
Benefits
- BenefitsRobust benefits packageWe’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being.
- BenefitsRetirement plans with employer contributionsRetirement plans with employer contributions
- BenefitsGenerous time offGenerous time off
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology
- Endless opportunities to advance your career
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Direct patient care tasks under a nurse's supervision performs direct patient care tasks under the supervision of a nurse
- Day to day
- Routine patient activities and delegated specialized procedures performs routine patient activities and delegated patient care procedures of a specialized and technical nature
- Day to day
- Support daily patient care with basic clinical skills utilizes basic clinical skills to support daily patient care activities
- Day to day
- Record and report pertinent clinical information accurately records and reports pertinent clinical information
- Day to day
- Use 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 Shift: Day Shift; 7a - 7:30p; weekend work required
- Details
- 226 licensed beds, hospital-wide 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
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Johns Hopkins Medicine’s careers page.
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Make it happen at Hopkins.
- Unit: Med/Surg Acute Care
- Weekly Working Hours: 36 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?
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