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

Join a Baltimore healthcare team as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in an on-site hospital float pool supporting long-term acute care. This role is ideal for an experienced PCT who provides compassionate, hands-on patient care across multiple hospital units. Located in Baltimore’s 21215 area, this opportunity offers access to neighborhood parks, cultural attractions, dining, and the energy of a diverse metropolitan community.

Patient Care Technician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $660-$710
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital staffing float pool supporting a long-term acute care environment
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21215
• Schedule: 3 day shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days, approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 14 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Float Expectations: Float throughout the hospital within the scope of practice and according to patient care needs
• Scheduling: Open scheduling availability is required; block scheduling is not available
• Holiday Coverage: Every other winter and summer holiday may be required, with limited time-off availability on high-need dates

Patient Care Technician Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Patient Care Technician (PCT) experience
• Acute care experience required
• Long-term acute care experience is beneficial
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Dialysis experience preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Current Patient Care Technician certification required
• Basic EKG examination certification required
• CPCT/A certification preferred
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting required
• Telemetry experience required
• Strong punctuality, attendance, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to complete required orientation and virtual training modules

Patient Care Technician Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate hands-on care and clinical support to patients across assigned hospital units
• Obtain, document, and report vital signs, including recognition of abnormal readings
• Perform finger sticks, pulse oximetry, and 12-lead EKG/ECG testing
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, bathing, hygiene, mouth care, perineal care, and incontinence care
• Turn and reposition patients, change occupied and unoccupied linens, and apply antiembolic stockings
• Perform safe patient transfers and transport patients as needed
• Measure and record intake and output
• Provide routine care for indwelling and external catheters
• Collect, label, and transport urine, stool, and sterile specimens according to infection-control procedures
• Assist with phlebotomy and peripheral clinical support tasks within scope
• Use hospital beds, specialty beds, Hoyer lifts, oxygen equipment, glucometers, and other patient-care equipment safely
• Follow isolation precautions, personal protective equipment protocols, and facility safety standards
• Document patient care accurately in Cerner
• Perform CPR and promptly communicate changes in patient condition to the appropriate care team

Apply now for this Patient Care Technician healthcare opportunity in Baltimore, Maryland, and bring your acute care expertise to a dynamic hospital float pool.

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.