Patient Care Technician, Days, Cardiac/Telemetry Med Surg

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a renowned teaching hospital committed to high-quality patient care. As a Patient Care Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients through direct care activities, assisting with daily living tasks, and ensuring their comfort and safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a collaborative environment. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their healthcare career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

Comprehensive benefits including health and disability

403B retirement plan

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved healthcare training program beyond high school.
• Six months of prior PCT experience or equivalent roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical duties and assist with patient care under RN direction.
• Document and monitor vital signs and assist with personal hygiene.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong customer service skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an approved healthcare training program

Completion of a phlebotomy course

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Patient Care Technician: Full Time 7:30am-8pm (DAYS), three 12-hour shifts, including an every other weekend requirement.

Pay Range: $17.40 - $27.84/hr (Actual offer rates are based upon the applicant’s relevant job experience and the requirements of the position)

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Full-time Patient Care Technician in Cardiac/Telemetry Med/Surg who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

The Patient Care Technician performs a variety of direct patient care activities for a designated nursing or clinical department as outlined by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing. Assists medical and nursing staff with procedures and tests, assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), obtains non-invasive body fluid specimens, draws blood, and/or performs EKGs.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the RN, performs technical duties and selected treatments, procedures, and activities which contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care including inserting and discontinuing of intravenous lines, electrocardiogram, and implementing the patient plan of care.
• Assists with patient care, such as personal hygiene, skin care, ambulation, transfer, and treatment procedures, including enemas, ostomy care, oral suctioning, urinary catheterization, bed making, sterile dressings, and monitoring oxygen equipment.
• Provides purposeful hourly rounds to patients, and more frequently as indicated, to respond quickly to their needs. Assists in ambulation and range of motion exercises.
• Observes, documents, and monitors vital signs. Measures and records intake (fluid/food) and output (bodily functions/drainage).
• Practices infection control procedures and observes Standard Precautions, including appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment. Performs minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean.
• Collects specimens, including performing phlebotomy, and assists nursing staff with patient repositioning.
• Assists with obtaining basic patient information as part of the nursing assessment and reports abnormal values or changes in condition.
• Runs errands, procures equipment, and sets up equipment.
• Assumes other duties related to the position, not exceeding those outlined in the DC Board of Nursing regulations.

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and how to perform them
• Effective communication skills with clients and anticipating needs
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
• Maintain confidentiality regarding client issues
• Strong customer service skills face-to-face and on the phone
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer)
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualified Candidates Will Possess:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an approved healthcare training program beyond high school (e.g., CNA, PCT Training)
• Successful completion of a practical nursing (LPN) or registered nursing (RN) course and clinical skills, or foreign nursing credentials evaluated as equivalent
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy course preferred
• Six months of prior PCT experience or 1,000 hours within the last 36 months in roles such as military medical technician, EMT, or paramedic

At Howard University Hospital, we care for you by offering:

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefits including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:
Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before employment. Proof of vaccination may be required, and vaccination can be obtained at a designated hospital location.