Patient Care Tech - COVID Response Team Details

Patient Care Tech - COVID Response Team

UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute - Baltimore, MD

Employment Type : Full-Time

What You Will Do:

Patient Care Tech
Temporary - Day Shift
Baltimore, MD

We are looking for talented professionals to join our team at University of Maryland Medical System for the Skilled Nursing Facility COVID Response Team

Lives are saved every day by the Skilled Nursing COVID Response Team! This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with skilled nursing facilities across the state to protect their patients and residents from the spread of COVID.

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

General Summary

Under the direct supervision of the SNF Site Coordinator and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, performs collection of COVID-19 test samples, validated patient care functions and applies technical skills of a limited uncomplicated nature. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas.

What You Need to Be Successful:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.
• MD State Nursing Assistant Certification required. Current CPR certification is required.
• Completion of one of the following training programs: hospital based, community college, emergency medical technician, medical corpsmen or equivalent.
• One year recent direct patient-care work experience in an acute care facility or equivalent is required

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.