Patient Care Technician, Behavioral Health - University of Maryland Medical System

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

General Summary

The Patient Care Technician assists in the delivery of patient care under the direct clinical supervision of the Registered Nurse.  Direct care activities are delegated by the Registered Nurse and consistent with the Maryland Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act.  Direct care includes activities involving the care and nutrition of patients, provision of direct observation, and transportation of patients and documentation of those activities.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).  Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification required as well as completion of one of the following training programs:  hospital-based program, community college, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Corpsmen.
• Employees with work experience that provide on the job training equivalent to the above programs can be considered as a substitute to a formal PCT training program.
• Minimum of one year of recent, direct patient care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to utilize universal safety precautions and to act appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.  Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. 
• Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors and other healthcare team members to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality of patient care.

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