Compassionate Patient Care Tech: Phlebotomy, IV & EKG

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC seeks a dedicated patient care assistant to join the patient-centered care team. You will provide direct patient care under supervision, assist with activities of daily living, collect specimens, perform venipuncture and EKGs, and document data in the health record.

You will help ensure patient comfort, safety, privacy, and dignity while supporting the nursing staff and participating in rounds, handoffs, and care coordination across units.

Qualifications

• CNA/EMT/Paramedic or nursing student status required
• Prior healthcare experience is beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of RN or medical staff
• Assists with ADLs and patient mobility including ambulation and transfers
• Collects specimens and performs venipuncture when appropriate
• Performs EKGs, applies electrodes and monitors physiologic data
• Documents vital signs, I/O, and other data in the health record
• Maintains patient comfort, privacy and safety during care
• Rounds on patients and communicates changes to the care team
• Assists with patient transport, discharges, and equipment setup
• Attends staff meetings and participates in quality improvement activities

Skills

Basic math

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA program completed

EMT/Paramedic program with experience

Nursing student (RN program) or graduate

Job description

MedStar Health in Washington, DC seeks a dedicated patient care assistant to join the patient-centered care team. You will provide direct patient care under supervision, assist with activities of daily living, collect specimens, perform venipuncture and EKGs, and document data in the health record.

You will help ensure patient comfort, safety, privacy, and dignity while supporting the nursing staff and participating in rounds, handoffs, and care coordination across units.