Patient Care Technician, Nights, Med Surg Neuro/Stroke

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician for night shifts. The role involves direct patient care, assisting with daily activities, and supporting medical staff. Join a dedicated team committed to patient-centered care and excellence in service.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Recognition and rewards for professional growth

Competitive benefits including health and retirement plan

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved phlebotomy course preferred.
• Six months of prior PCT experience or 1,000 hours as a military medical technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient hygiene, mobility, and treatments.
• Observes, documents, and monitors vital signs.
• Performs phlebotomy and collects specimens.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of an approved healthcare training program

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 on the applicant’s relevant job experience and the requirements of the position)

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

We are seeking a Full-time Patient Care Technician in Neuro/Stroke who embodies our tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference daily, join our team of dedicated professionals.

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, ADLs, specimen collection, blood draws, and EKGs.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under RN supervision, performs technical duties, treatments, and procedures contributing to safe, efficient patient care, including IV insertion/discontinuation, ECGs, and implementing care plans.
• Assists with patient hygiene, mobility, transfers, treatments (e.g., enemas, ostomy care, suctioning, catheterization), bed making, sterile dressings, and oxygen monitoring.
• Provides hourly patient rounds, responds promptly to needs, and assists with ambulation and ROM exercises.
• Observes, documents, and monitors vital signs, and records intake/output.
• Practices infection control and standard precautions, performs light housekeeping to maintain clean patient areas.
• Collects specimens, performs phlebotomy, and helps reposition patients.
• Gathers basic patient information, reports abnormal findings or changes to nursing staff.
• Runs errands, sets up equipment, and assumes other related duties as appropriate.

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and how to perform them
• Effective communication skills with clients and team members
• Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Strong customer service skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of an approved healthcare training program (e.g., CNA, PCT)
• Successful completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course and clinical experience, or foreign nursing credentials evaluated as equivalent
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy course preferred
• Six months of prior PCT experience or 1,000 hours as a military medical technician, EMT, or Paramedic within the last 36 months preferred

We offer:

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

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
All external applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before starting employment. Proof may be required, and vaccination can be administered at a Howard University Hospital location.