ER Care Technician: Fast-Paced Patient Support

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Leonardtown (MD); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care in the emergency department under supervision of nurses and physicians. You will assist with ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, IV care, and patient transport, while ensuring safety and dignity.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CNA certification, and CPR certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• CNA certification is required.
• CPR certification required within 90 days.
• Experience as care tech/EMT/paramedic preferred.
• General healthcare experience in acute/long-term settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN/MD supervision.
• Assist with ADLs, vital signs, and specimen collection.
• Support with procedures, tests, and equipment as needed.
• Maintain patient safety, privacy, and comfort.

Skills

CNA

CPR

EMT/Paramedic experience

Basic math & communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certification Program

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care in the emergency department under supervision of nurses and physicians. You will assist with ADLs, vital signs, specimen collection, IV care, and patient transport, while ensuring safety and dignity.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CNA certification, and CPR certification within 90 days.