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 in Washington, DC is seeking a Full-time Patient Care Technician to deliver exceptional patient care in a dynamic environment. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with medical staff. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Recognition and rewards

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Six months of PCT experience or 1,000 hours of related healthcare work.
• Knowledge of ADLs and how to perform them.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Assists with patient hygiene, transfers, and treatments.
• Observes and records vital signs and patient information.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a 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 upon the applicant’s relevant job experience and the requirements of the position)

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

We seek to hire a Full-time Patient Care Technician in Neuro/Stroke who embraces our tradition of excellence. If you aim to make a difference daily, join a team committed to impactful healthcare.

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 and tests, helping patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), obtaining non-invasive body fluid specimens, drawing blood, and performing EKGs.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under RN supervision, performs technical duties, treatments, and procedures such as inserting/discontinuing IVs, performing EKGs, and implementing care plans.
• Assists with patient hygiene, skin care, ambulation, transfers, treatments (e.g., enemas, ostomy care, suctioning, catheterization), bed making, sterile dressings, and oxygen therapy monitoring.
• Provides hourly rounds to patients, assists with ambulation, and supports patient mobility and comfort.
• Observes and records vital signs, intake, and output.
• Practices infection control and standard precautions, maintains cleanliness of patient areas.
• Collects specimens, performs phlebotomy, and helps reposition patients.
• Gathers basic patient information, reports abnormal findings or changes in condition.
• Runs errands, sets up and procures equipment.
• Performs additional duties consistent with the role and area, within DC Board of Nursing regulations.

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of ADLs and how to perform them
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and multitask
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong customer service skills
• Organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail in fast-paced environments

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a healthcare training program (CNA, PCT, etc.) preferred
• Successful completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course and clinical experience, or foreign nursing credentials evaluated as equivalent
• Phlebotomy course completion preferred
• Six months of PCT experience or 1,000 hours of related healthcare work within the last 36 months, including roles like military medical technician, EMT, or paramedic

We offer:

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

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
All external applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before employment, with proof required at a designated hospital location if offered the position.