Compassionate Patient Care Tech: Phlebotomy, IV & EKG

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support the care team. Responsibilities include direct patient care under supervision, assisting with ADLs, specimen collection, venipuncture, EKGs, and documentation in the health record.

The role supports nurses and providers across units. The ideal candidate has appropriate CNA/EMT/Paramedic qualifications or RN student experience, with strong communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required or
• CNA program completion or experienced MWHC nursing assistant or equivalent required
• Completion of national EMT or Paramedic program/course with at least six months experience
• Nursing Student with at least one year of clinical rotation or graduate of approved nursing program (RN/LPN)

Aufgaben

• Contributes to department goals and adheres to policies, procedures, quality and safety standards.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene.
• Collects specimens and performs venipuncture; obtains EKGs and monitors physiologic data.
• Maintains patient comfort, privacy, dignity and 1:1 observation as needed.
• Rounds on patients and communicates changes to the care team.
• Transports patients during discharges and assists with admissions and discharges.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in quality improvement efforts.

Kenntnisse

Basic math

Verbal & written communication

Basic computer skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

CNA program completion

EMT/Paramedic program completion

RN student with clinical rotation

Jobbeschreibung

MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant to support the care team. Responsibilities include direct patient care under supervision, assisting with ADLs, specimen collection, venipuncture, EKGs, and documentation in the health record.

The role supports nurses and providers across units. The ideal candidate has appropriate CNA/EMT/Paramedic qualifications or RN student experience, with strong communication and basic computer skills.