Patient Care Technician

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is looking foraPatient Care Techniciantojoinourteamat MedStar Washington Hospital Center!
As aPatient Care Technician, you willfunction as a member of the patient-centered care team toprovidedirect patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or medical staff/providers.Assistsnursing and medical staff with procedures and/or tests, and patients withADLs (Activities of Daily Living).Performs specific care activities such as specimen collection, phlebotomy, intravenous (IV) catheter insertion, electrocardiography (EKG), and documentation in the health record.
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Primary Duties:
Assistspatients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene, including bathing, mouth care, dressing, skin care, positioning, feeding, ambulation, toileting, and range of motion activities.Assistswith patient mobilization and rehabilitation, use of crutches and walkers, and transfer/transport of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.Collects specimens; performs venipuncture/phlebotomy; obtains EKGs; applies electrodes andinitiatesphysiologic monitoring equipment; and inserts intravenous (IV) catheters, changes of IV sites and dressings, and routine inspection of IV sites.
Assistsin the measurement and documentation of patient's intake and output. Accurately takes and records patient's vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry, point of care and waived testingand other pertinent information in the patient's health record.Performs routine treatments/activities identified by unit/hospital policy includingFoley Catheter insertion, removal and care; suctioning; simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and positioning; postmortem care and transportation of body to the morgue; maintenance of drainage tubes with/without pump or suction; set-up and care of oxygen equipment; shave preps; and assistance in the application, maintenance and removal of traction, casts, splints, slings, TED and SCD supports, and other immobilization equipment.
Maintains the comfort, confidentiality, and dignity of each patient. Performs patient observation duty, including 1:1 observation, and application of restraints. Prepares patients to be seen by providers.Assistsproviders and registered nurses in patient examinations and procedures.Rounds on all assigned patients based on established standards. Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients/families, including changes in the patient's condition, to the registered nurse and other care teammembers. Ensures complete hand off to oncoming shift and obtains full hand off from outgoing shift. Initiates andassistsinCPR.
Participates in patient/family teaching and responds to questions from patients,families,and visitors in a prompt and respectful manner, referring them toappropriate personnelif necessary.Attends staff meetings, ongoing educational offerings, andparticipatein multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient environment.Assistswith environmental services support such as linen management, trash removal and cleaning patient rooms.Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges, transfers, and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory, equipment, and supplies, etc.Receives and stocks equipment and supplies andmaintainsorderly supply and utility rooms.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED,
Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant programand active CNA certification, an experiencedMedStar Washington Hospital Centernursing assistant, or the equivalent;orcompletion of a national Registered Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic program/course with at least six months or more experience as an EMT, CCT, or EMTP;orNursing Student (RN Program) with completion of at least one year of clinical rotation or a graduate of an approved nursing program (LPN or RN).
BLS - Basic Life Support.

This position has a hiring range of $19.347 - $29.109