Patient Care Technician

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Patient Care Technician to support patient care at Franklin Square Hospital. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, performing basic medical tasks under nurse supervision, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates should possess a nursing assistant certification and effective communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a renowned healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program.
• 12 months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Experience in acute care or long-term care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with ADLs like bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Performs specimen collection and EKGs as directed by nursing staff.
• Maintains patient comfort and responds to inquiries from patients and families.

Skills

Basic Math Knowledge

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certification from Nursing Assistant Program

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification

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General Summary Of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Patient Care Technician to join our team at Franklin Square Hospital! The ideal candidate will have basic math knowledge, verbal/ written communication skills, and basic computer skills.

General Summary Of Position

MedStar Health is looking for a Patient Care Technician to join our team at Franklin Square Hospital! The ideal candidate will have basic math knowledge, verbal/ written communication skills, and basic computer skills.

As a Patient Care Technician, you will function as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse for assigned patients and their families/significant others. Assists medical and nursing staff with procedures and/or tests and patients with ADLs (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. Incumbents in this position may perform all, or a combination of the duties described depending upon the assigned work area and the specific needs of the patients and the department.

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Primary Duties

• Assists patients 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. Assists with 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 external telemetry monitoring boxes/devices; and inserts intravenous (IV) catheters, changes of IV sites and dressings, and routine inspection of IV sites. Assists in the documentation of patient’s intake and output. Accurately records patient’s vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry, point of care and waived testing, and other pertinent data or information in the patient’s health record.
• Performs routine sterile, non-sterile and other treatments/activities including but not limited to: tube feedings; ostomy care; Foley Catheter care and removal; perineal care; 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; care of oxygen equipment; and assistance with the application, maintenance and removal of traction, casts, splints and exercise equipment.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services. Performs patient observation duty, including 1:1 observation, and application of restraints. Prepares patients to be seen by providers. Assists providers and registered nurses in patient examinations and procedures. Rounds on all assigned patients based on established standards. Responds to questions from patients, families and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and respectful manner, referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary. Reports changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse and care team, as necessary. Initiates and assists in CPR when indicated.
• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen/towels, removing used meal trays, checking bed siderails and safety restraints, etc. Assists with environmental services support such as linen management, trash removal and cleaning patient rooms as needed. Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility 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., as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program.
• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the relevant authority.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• 12 months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification preferred.
• Experience as a care technician; general health care experience in acute care, long-term care, or other settings; student nurse in junior or senior year preferred.
  
  

This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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