About the role#
The Patient Care Tech Intern supports the Emergency Department team at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. This role focuses on the comfort and needs of adult and geriatric patients in a high-volume trauma center. You will work under the supervision of a nurse to provide direct support and clinical assistance. This is a full-time, night shift position. You remain in this intern role for up to one year before advancing to a Patient Care Tech I position upon completion of training requirements.
What you'll do#
- Support nursing personnel with daily patient care activities.
- Perform routine patient care tasks under direct supervision.
- Carry out delegated procedures of a specialized and technical nature based on your documented competencies.
- Focus on the comfort and specific needs of patients during their visit.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Active Maryland Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA).
- Current BLS CPR certification from the AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
- Entry-level knowledge of basic clinical skills.
- Enrollment in or completion of a Nursing or Biomedical Sciences program.
Location & details#
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time, night shift (36 hours per week).
- Compensation: $18.00 per hour.
- Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
About Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Medicine operates as a governing structure for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and its associated health system. The organization coordinates research, teaching, and patient care across multiple facilities. Its network includes acute-care hospitals and various primary and specialty care practices located throughout Maryland. The Johns Hopkins Hospital opened in 1889, while the university was established in 1876.
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