ED TECH / PATIENT CARE TECH

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Technician / Patient Care Technician for a part-time day schedule in Washington, DC. The role delivers direct patient care under clinical supervision and supports trauma-ready ED operations.

Ideal candidates hold an EMT credential with BLS, and either a PCT certification or timeline to obtain one within six months, plus ED or EMS experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• State-approved EMT course preferred.
• Certification as Patient Care Technician required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Must pass cognitive/psycho-motor NREMT exam at BLS level.
• 1 year ED or EMS/military equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care per the plan of care for assigned patients.
• Support diagnostic and treatment measures and anticipate patient needs.
• Work under supervision of Clinical Supervisor/Team Leader and ED Providers.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort during care delivery.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Composure under pressure

Patient safety

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EMT course

Certified Patient Care Technician certification

NREMT exam (Basic/Intermed/Paramedic)

BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Technician / Patient Care Technician (Part-Time / Days)

Our ideal candidate will provide care to assigned patients, according to the established plan of care, provide specified care to patients with a wide range of injuries and illnesses, anticipate patient care needs and facilitate implementation of diagnostic and treatment measures. As the competency documentation designates, the Emergency Technician will be under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Team Leader and/or Emergency Department Providers.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a state-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course that meets or exceeds the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards for the Emergency Medical Technician is preferred.
• Certified Patient Care Technician certification is required and/or must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Successful completion of the cognitive and psycho-motor exam for the National Registry of EMTs at a Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic level.
• 1 year of recent Emergency Department experience as an emergency room technician or at least one year of experience as a primary EMS field provider or military equivalent.
• BLS certification required (through the American Heart Association)
• Verbal de-escalation within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations.
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety.
• Demonstrated communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.