Patient Care Technician PCT Behavioral Health
Patient Care Technician PCT Behavioral Health
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Job Description
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Behavioral Health Unit
Fulltime / Dayshift (7:30am 8:00pm)
UM Capital Region Health Largo MD
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 NursingNurse 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.
Qualifications :
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification required as well as completion of one of the following training programs: hospitalbased 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 patients requirements relative to his or her populationspecific 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.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $17.17$29.77
Other Compensation (if applicable): N/A
Review theUMMS Benefits Guide
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
