Patient Care Technician, Intermediate Care
Company: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Bel Air
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description University
of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents
of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical
expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient
experience. A community-based, integrated, non-profit health
system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health
system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are
dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in
our community through an integrated health delivery system that
provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service
excellence is evident through a broad range of health care
services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with
our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource
for health promotion and education. Today, UM UCH is the leading
health care system and second largest private employer in Harford
County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff
physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore
County, and western Cecil County. University of Maryland Upper
Chesapeake Health owns and operates: University of Maryland Upper
Chesapeake Medical Center (UM AMC), Aberdeen, MD University of
Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD The
Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD The Patricia D. and
M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD The Senator Bob Hooper
House, Forest Hill, MD Job Description Patient Care Technician
(PCT), Full time, Nights, Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus depending on
years of experience! 1 yr or less = $1000.00 sign-on bonus or 1 yr
plus = $2000.00 sign-on bonus; both w/a 1-year work commitment. Our
Patient Care Technicians work under the direction/delegation of
registered nurses in accordance with the Interdisciplinary
Treatment Plan (ITP) to provide medical and psychiatric care to a
population of acutely ill adult psychiatric patients who range from
18 years of age to geriatric. Responsibilities include but are not
limited to managing vital signs and finger sticks, coordinating
activities of daily living, facilitating community meeting and day
review, maintaining an organized and clean environment of care, and
providing safety-rounding support. Also, possess the ability to
assist the nursing team with de-escalation and management of
disruptive behaviors in order to maintain a therapeutic milieu.
Assists in providing patient care and treatment in accordance with
the Division of Nursing Standards. Maintains in the maintenance of
a safe and clean environment, assists the patient care team to
provide various patient care activities and maintains customer
service focus essential for smooth operation. Principal
Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
the person assigned to this classification. They are not to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by
personnel so classified. Performs testing and manages the care of
the patient based on results achieved and clinical findings.
Records patient care along the continuum, including activities of
daily living (ADLs): feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting and
transferring. Completes, documents and reports patient vital signs
(temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation
and reported pain level). Assists in admission, transfer and
discharge of patients. Participates in cost effective strategies to
optimize patient outcomes. Promotes patient safety including fall
prevention. Ensures the safety of the clinical environment for
patients, visitors, and other staff members. Maintains order and
appearance of patient rooms and work area. Maintains patient care
supplies and linen. Provides post-mortem care. Collaborate with
members of the health care team to carry out the plan of care,
including reporting observed changes in patients’ condition. Ensure
patient comfort relative to their pain status. Measures and
documents of patient urinary and stool output. Documents calorie
count. Measures and documents patient weight. Assists with
indwelling urinary catheter care. Applies, maintains and removes
external urinary catheter devices. Performs bladder scans, measures
post void residuals and documents. Inserts both intermittent and
indwelling catheters, documenting volume output. Conducts blood
glucose monitoring. Performs venipuncture for drawing blood samples
and establishes IV access. Performs nasal swabs. Gathers equipment
required and initiates placement IV for the patient as directed by
the registered nurse. Sets up and operates multiple lead EKG
machines; attaches and removes EKG leads; runs a rhythm strip.
Assists with enteral tube feedings via nasogastric or gastrostomy
tubes, as supervised by licensed nurse. Performs chest
physical/physiotherapy, tracheal suctioning, tracheostomy care and
incentive spirometry treatments as delegated and supervised by the
registered nurse responsible Assists with simple dressing changes,
such as routine dressings to stage one and two wounds, surgical
incisions, and peripheral IV sites after assessment by a Registered
Nurse. Provides wound care to promote healing and maintain
structural integrity of the skin. Performs skin care and hygiene
and reports impaired skin integrity and/or wound impairment.
Assists with appropriate strategies and/or treatment measures to
provide wound care. Participate in hourly patient rounding in
collaboration with the health care team: Responds to patient
triggered alarms, including call light, chair alarm, bed alarm,
tele-sitter alarm, etc. Complies with the Joint Commission National
Patient Safety Goals within scope of practice. Detects, reports,
and acts to avoid or correct safety risks. Reports adverse events
and near misses to appropriate management authority. Provides
professional vigilance to assigned patients, including when
assigned as a patient safety companion. Incorporates safe lifting
techniques and body mechanics in daily practice. Improves patient
flow and prevents care delays. Walking, standing, sitting and
lifting involved. Must be able to lift 50lbs. at a minimum. Good
physical and mental health. Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills & Abilities: Read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
Effectively convey verbal and written information. Follow
directions; d) perform simple mathematical calculations correctly.
Respond to emergency situations appropriately. Adapt hours of
availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital,
including all shifts. Effectively function as a member of a
collaborative team. Organize and manage time effectively, setting
appropriate priorities. Comply with OSHA standards. Understands and
respects the importance of patient privacy and confidentiality.
Develops and promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the
work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with
and assist fellow health team members, physicians, intra and
inter-departments , hospital and nursing administration.
Qualifications Education & Training: High School diploma or
equivalent. Current Maryland state certification as a Certified
Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)
required. No previous experience required; previous direct patient
care experience in a health care facility preferred Current BLS
required. Additional Information All your information will be kept
confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: Full-Time;
Days - (7a-7:30p) Pay Range: $17.17-$24.04/hr. Other Compensation
(if applicable): Shift Differential Up to a $2000.00 Sign-on Bonus
with a 1-year work commitment Some restrictions may apply Review
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