Patient Care Technician, Nights, Cardiac/Telemetry Med Surg

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Washington, DC, is looking for a Full-time Patient Care Technician. This role involves direct patient care, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant training, and strong communication skills. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and enjoy competitive benefits.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Recognition and rewards

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Six months of PCT experience or equivalent healthcare work hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Assists with personal hygiene, mobility, and monitoring vital signs.
• Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of ADLs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Approved Healthcare Training

Phlebotomy Course Completion

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Patient Care Technician: Full Time 7:30pm-8am (Nights), three 12-hr 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)

Howard University Hospital, with over 150 years of community care in the Washington DC area, is renowned for high-quality, patient-centric care. It is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on a Historically Black University campus, fostering a rich learning environment with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

We are seeking a Full-time Patient Care Technician in General Med/Surg to join our team of professionals committed to excellence. If you want to make a difference daily, consider this opportunity.

The Patient Care Technician performs direct patient care activities as outlined by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, assisting medical and nursing staff with procedures, tests, and patient activities such as ADLs, specimen collection, blood draws, and EKGs.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under RN supervision, performs technical duties including inserting/discontinuing IVs, EKGs, and implementing patient care plans.
• Assists with personal hygiene, mobility, treatments, and monitoring oxygen equipment.
• Provides hourly rounds, responds promptly to patient needs, and assists with ambulation and range of motion exercises.
• Observes, documents, and monitors vital signs; records intake and output.
• Practices infection control and maintains a clean environment.
• Collects specimens, performs phlebotomy, and assists with patient repositioning.
• Gathers basic patient information and reports changes in condition.
• Runs errands, sets up equipment, and assumes other related duties.

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and multitask
• Confidentiality awareness
• Customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualified Candidates will Possess:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of approved healthcare training (e.g., CNA, PCT), preferred
• Successful completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course and clinical, or equivalent credentials
• Phlebotomy course completion, preferred
• Six months of PCT experience or equivalent healthcare work hours within the last 36 months

We offer:

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards
• Competitive benefits (health, disability, vacation, sick leave, 403B)

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
All external applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before employment, with proof required if offered a position. Vaccination at a Howard University Hospital location is available.