Patient Care Technician Trainee (CNA Training Program) - FT - D/N at Luminis Health

Annapolis, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Personal Hygiene, Vital Signs Monitoring, Oxygen Administration, Data Collection, Specimen Collection, Mobility Assistance, Patient Orientation, Comfort Care, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Ethical Conduct, Safety Measures, Reporting Skills, Time Management, Adaptability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Patient Care Technician Trainee 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: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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 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 transport if necessary to 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 and 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 assigned nurses absence. Performs other functions as delegated by assigned nurse/chare 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 tech 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: There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position will 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. 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. Updated 3/7/24 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 1000 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 Opt-in for 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.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Technician Trainee provides direct care to patients, focusing on personal hygiene and comfort under the supervision of nursing staff. Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, discharges, vital signs monitoring, and reporting changes in patient conditions.