Luminis Health
Patient Care Technician Trainee - 1 Medical - FT - D/N
Luminis Health, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
Patient Care Technician Trainee - 1 Medical - FT - D/N
Position Objective: Provides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in daily morning and bedtime care and comfort as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Currently enrolled in certified nursing assistant training program sponsored at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
Essential Functions
Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures and comfort care to patients as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Provides support to patients, families and visitors in a polite and ethically appropriate manner as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Remains knowledgeable in oxygen administration, monitor lead application and point‑of‑care testing as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transportation to the lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and equipment as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake‑output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Reports directly to charge nurse in nurse’s absence.
Performs other functions as delegated by assigned nurse, charge nurse or Clinical Director.
Required Education
High School Diploma/GED
Required Licensure/Certification
BLS certification prior to completion of the six‑week training program.
Must be issued a C.N.A. by end of program to move into Patient Care Technician or Specialty Technician role.
The trainee will cease practice as a trainee on expiration of the 60‑day letter from the MBON, or failure of the CNA course, or if denied a 60‑day by the MBON. Trainee will be transferred into the Patient Care Technician job code upon receipt of the CNA certification from the MBON.
Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands Employees in this position may be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Benefits Overview
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs and more
Benefit offerings based on employment status
Optional Text Notifications Luminis Health's two‑way SMS texting platform lets you receive notifications and messages from our Talent Acquisition team directly on your phone. To enable this feature, select “yes” when asked to “opt‑in to receive text messages” and to “Receive updates from a recruiter about this job via SMS” when completing your application. Once you are opted in, you can easily opt‑out at any time.
Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the candidate's mobile carrier plan. Luminis Health is not responsible for any charges incurred by the recipient. Candidates are encouraged to review their mobile carrier's plan for applicable text messaging rates and usage charges.
Pay Range: $17.50—$26 USD
Referral Program: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Luminis Health by 2x.
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Essential Functions
Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures and comfort care to patients as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Provides support to patients, families and visitors in a polite and ethically appropriate manner as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Remains knowledgeable in oxygen administration, monitor lead application and point‑of‑care testing as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transportation to the lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and equipment as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake‑output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse as instructed/supervised by designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Reports directly to charge nurse in nurse’s absence.
Performs other functions as delegated by assigned nurse, charge nurse or Clinical Director.
Required Education
High School Diploma/GED
Required Licensure/Certification
BLS certification prior to completion of the six‑week training program.
Must be issued a C.N.A. by end of program to move into Patient Care Technician or Specialty Technician role.
The trainee will cease practice as a trainee on expiration of the 60‑day letter from the MBON, or failure of the CNA course, or if denied a 60‑day by the MBON. Trainee will be transferred into the Patient Care Technician job code upon receipt of the CNA certification from the MBON.
Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands Employees in this position may be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Benefits Overview
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs and more
Benefit offerings based on employment status
Optional Text Notifications Luminis Health's two‑way SMS texting platform lets you receive notifications and messages from our Talent Acquisition team directly on your phone. To enable this feature, select “yes” when asked to “opt‑in to receive text messages” and to “Receive updates from a recruiter about this job via SMS” when completing your application. Once you are opted in, you can easily opt‑out at any time.
Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the candidate's mobile carrier plan. Luminis Health is not responsible for any charges incurred by the recipient. Candidates are encouraged to review their mobile carrier's plan for applicable text messaging rates and usage charges.
Pay Range: $17.50—$26 USD
Referral Program: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Luminis Health by 2x.
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