Patient Care Technician (PCT), PT Day Shift, Observation Unit

Patient Care Technician

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Patient Care Technician for our Observation Unit who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Patient Care Technician, you will :

Perform various service duties and routine technical tasks such as vital signs and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Specific duties may vary by area of assignment.

Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.

Participates in department and organizational education programs, meetings, committees, and professional initiatives.

Commits to personal, professional development in order to adapt effectively to ongoing change.

Presents a positive and professional image to represent nursing and the organization.

Follows the care plan as established and delegated by the Registered Nurse.

Receives report from the Registered Nurse.

Ensures a culture of safety.

Identifies and reports malfunctioning / expired equipment and supplies.

Ensures work areas and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately.

Qualifications include :

High School Diploma required.

Successful completion of a CNA or first year Nursing School Program and successful completion of the CNA exam required.

Maryland CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) License required.

Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Effective command of English language (spoken and written).

Physical ability to meet job requirements of lifting, bending and turning.

Experience in acute care clinical setting preferred.

Strong computer skills.

Work Schedule :

7 : 00am-7 : 00pm, 24 hours per week with alternating weekends and holidays.

Pay Range : $19.21 - $24.90

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as : United States of America (Non-Exempt).

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering :

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background.