Patient Care Technician (PCT) – Hospital Float Pool in Baltimore, MD

Join a hospital float pool as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Baltimore, Maryland. This acute care opportunity supports patients in a long-term acute care environment while providing hands-on clinical support across like hospital units. Deliver compassionate patient care, build valuable hospital experience, and become part of Baltimore’s vibrant healthcare community.

Patient Care Technician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $660-$710
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital staffing float pool supporting a long-term acute care environment
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 14 weeks, through January 25, 2027
• Orientation: Tuesday through Friday during day shift; approximately 24 hours
• Float Requirement: Float within the hospital and across like units within scope based on staffing needs
• Electronic Health Record: Cerner experience required
• Scrub Color: Grey

Patient Care Technician Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Patient Care Technician (PCT) experience
• Acute care experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Dialysis experience preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Patient Care Technician certification required
• Basic EKG Exam certification required
• CPCT/A certification preferred
• Proficiency with Cerner or a comparable electronic health record system
• Experience with telemetry, vital signs, 12-lead EKGs, finger sticks, phlebotomy, specimen collection, catheter care, and safe patient transfers
• Ability to recognize and promptly report abnormal vital signs and changes in patient condition
• Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, and adaptability in a hospital float-pool environment

Patient Care Technician Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate direct patient care across assigned hospital units within scope of practice
• Assist patients with ambulation, feeding, bathing, hygiene, mouth care, turning, repositioning, and incontinence care
• Obtain, document, and report vital signs, pulse oximetry readings, intake and output, and blood glucose levels
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and support telemetry monitoring activities
• Collect, label, and transport urine, stool, sterile, and other clinical specimens according to policy
• Provide routine care for indwelling and external catheters
• Complete linen changes, bed and equipment cleaning, isolation precautions, and infection-control procedures
• Assist with safe patient transfers using equipment such as Hoyer lifts, specialty beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers
• Transport patients and supplies while maintaining safety and dignity
• Perform CPR and respond appropriately to urgent patient-care needs
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner and communicate effectively with nurses and the interdisciplinary care team

Apply now for this Patient Care Technician opportunity and join a flexible hospital float team serving patients in Baltimore, Maryland.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.