Patient Care Technician I - TidalHealth

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Patient Care Technician Position Summary

The Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN. They perform tasks as delegated by an RN for a broad spectrum of patients as it relates to their age (developmental) and service needs. The inventory, distribution/delivery of medications may be required. Patient Care Technician Position Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Maryland - licensure issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing

• American Heart Association BLS(Basic Life Support) CPR required

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a department specific Patient Care Technician Program or completion of Nurse Extern program or 3-5 years of experience as a Patient Care Technician at an acute care facility.

• Basic computer skills required
  • Knowledge of how to switch on the computer
  • Ability to use a mouse to interact with elements on the screen
  • Ability to use the computer keyboard
  • Ability to shut down the computer after use

Orientation requirements

If candidate accepts a position, candidate is required to attend & complete 2 consecutive days of Nursing Assistant orientation (scheduled on a Tuesday & Wednesday - dayshift hours) during designated TidalHealth New Employee orientation weeks.

Patient Care Technician Benefits

• At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union

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