Luminis Health
Patient Care Technician Trainee - ACE Unit - FT - D/N
Luminis Health, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
Patient Care Technician Trainee - ACE Unit - 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 a 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 a 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 a designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Remains knowledgeable in oxygen administration, monitor lead application and point‑of‑care testing as instructed/supervised by a designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from the room for environmental staff cleaning as instructed/supervised by a 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 a designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure as instructed/supervised by a 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 a 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 a designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Reports directly to charge nurse in assigned 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 Patient Care Technician trainee will cease practice as a trainee upon expiration of the 60‑day letter from the MBON, or failure of the CNA course, or if denied a 60‑day letter from 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 There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Pay Range $17.50—$26 USD
Luminis Health 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
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Updated 3/7/24 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 a 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 a designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Remains knowledgeable in oxygen administration, monitor lead application and point‑of‑care testing as instructed/supervised by a designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from the room for environmental staff cleaning as instructed/supervised by a 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 a designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure as instructed/supervised by a 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 a 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 a designated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Reports directly to charge nurse in assigned 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 Patient Care Technician trainee will cease practice as a trainee upon expiration of the 60‑day letter from the MBON, or failure of the CNA course, or if denied a 60‑day letter from 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 There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Pay Range $17.50—$26 USD
Luminis Health 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
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Updated 3/7/24 #J-18808-Ljbffr