Patient Care Technician - Postpartum/Antepartum

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare facility is set to open in early 2025, providing essential services to the Washington, DC community. The Patient Care Technician role is vital in delivering quality care, assisting patients with daily activities, and working closely with nursing teams. This position offers a rewarding environment, competitive compensation, and numerous benefits, including healthcare plans and career development opportunities. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing patient care and making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; CNA or MA certification preferred.
• 6 months of recent medical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and take vital signs.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to meet patient needs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Adaptability to changing priorities

Patient-centered care

Education

High School diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant course

Certification as a Medical Assistant

Two years of nursing school

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center – Opening in 2025!

When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking a qualified Patient Care Technician - Postpartum/Antepartum (PRN-Days)

Our ideal candidate, who plays a pivotal role in providing quality care to patients, will be responsible for performing tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living. The Patient Care Technician will work closely with the Registered Nurse or nursing team to ensure that all patient needs are met effectively and efficiently. By collaborating with the healthcare professionals, our candidate will develop a comprehensive understanding of patient care protocols and assist in implementing treatments and interventions as directed by the nursing staff.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School diploma
• At least six months of recent Hospital, long-term care, or medical work experience, which provided knowledge of basic patient-care activities related to Multi-skilled technician duties
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant course, or certification as a Medical Assistant, or two years of nursing school

Skills:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple changing priorities
• Ability to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to the patient values in clinical decision making

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.