Patient Care Technician ED

MedStar Health; Olney (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join their Emergency Department team. In this role, you will provide essential patient care, assist with medical procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and enhance the overall care experience. This position offers a competitive hiring range and the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, making a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow in your healthcare career, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program.
• 1-2 years experience as a CNA or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision, assisting with ADLs and procedures.
• Measure and document vital signs and perform treatments like Foley tube insertions.

Skills

Patient Care

Specimen Collection

Phlebotomy

IV Insertion

EKG

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician in the Emergency Department (PCT ED) to join our team at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. As a PCT ED, you will be part of the patient-centered care team providing direct care activities under supervision, assisting with procedures, tests, and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Your responsibilities include specimen collection, phlebotomy, IV insertion, EKG, and documentation.

Primary Duties

1. Provide direct patient care under supervision, assisting with ADLs, personal hygiene, and procedures such as irrigation, nourishment, bandaging, immobilization, and fitting mobility aids. Perform specimen collection, venipuncture, EKGs, IV insertions, and manage IV sites and oxygen equipment.
2. Assist in measuring and documenting vital signs, height, weight, and other pertinent data. Perform treatments like Foley and NG tube insertions/removals, wound care, patient positioning, postmortem care, and maintenance of drainage and oxygen equipment.
3. Ensure patient comfort, privacy, and dignity. Observe patients, apply restraints safely, and prepare patients for examinations. Assist providers and nurses during procedures, report patient condition changes, ensure proper shift handoffs, and participate in CPR when needed.
4. Participate in patient and family teaching, respond to questions, and assist with patient transport and errands such as delivering specimens and supplies.
5. Maintain cleanliness and safety of patient environments, assist with environmental services, restock supplies, and ensure orderliness in work areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program
• 1-2 years experience as a CNA
• CNA certification in Maryland
• BLS certification
• Experience as a care technician, EMT, or paramedic (preferred)
• Experience in acute or long-term care (preferred)
• Student nurse in junior or senior year (preferred)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (preferred)

Additional Information

This position offers a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08.