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Patient Care Tech (CNA)
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$38,559 / year median in Maryland
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Join Carroll Hospital's MedSurg 4 South Department team as a Patient Care Tech! As a CNA on our Medical unit, you will be a valued clinician on the patient's care team! This position is essential in providing high-quality, patient-centered care under the direction of licensed nursing staff. Why join Carroll Hospital? Join a growing hospital system actively investing in advanced technology, expanded services, and employee career development. Practice at the top of your license with autonomy in clinical decision-making. Work alongside experienced interdisciplinary teams across high-acuity patient populations.
Responsibilities:
Assist nurses by gathering patient data through observation, obtaining vital signs, and performing point-of-care testing. Perform routine patient care procedures safely and competently. Ensure timely communication and documentation, including reporting significant patient changes to nursing staff. Provide frequent rounding and fall prevention interventions; remain with high-risk patients when needed. Support patient flow through timely admissions, transfers, and discharges, including documentation and removal of IV locks. Collaborate with nursing staff to support a positive and efficient care environment. Qualifications Current Maryland CNA License Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience:
Essential:
• Less than one year
Pay Range:
$20.00 to $27.29
Based On Experience Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking About Carroll Hospital Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland, is a full-service community hospital proudly serving the residents of Carroll County and the surrounding region. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Carroll delivers personalized, high-quality care in a welcoming community setting, with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients. About LifeBridge Health LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care. With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland. Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare. LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Mental Health