Radiology Patient Care Specialist

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in the District of Columbia seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to provide direct patient care under nurse supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, transporting patients, and performing routine treatments in accordance with policy.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CNA or CMA certification, and CPR within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of CNA and/or CMA program required.
• CPR certification required (AHA or Red Cross) within 90 days.
• One year experience as CNA or related acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements patient care plan as directed by the nurse and reports findings.
• Provides direct bedside care including ADLs, ambulation, and patient transport.
• Performs routine sterile and non-sterile treatments per unit policy.
• Participates in patient/family teaching as directed.
• Documents information in medical records or via designated systems.
• Maintains safe and orderly patient environment and cares for equipment.
• Supports unit and hospital goals and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification

CMA certification

CPR certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Provides patient care to an assigned group of patients according to an established plan of care under the direction and supervision of a nurse. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements patients' plan of care as directed by the nurse reporting information and findings to the nurse and offering suggestions for revision of the plan of care as appropriate
• Provides direct bedside care to patients as assigned inclusive of but not limited to: performs the activities of daily living assisting with ambulation assistance with crutches and walkers and transporting of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers
• Performs routine sterile and non-sterile treatments and other treatments identified by Unit/Hospital policy inclusive of but not limited to: ostomy care; Foley Catheter care; peripheral IV insertion/care; venipuncture; EKG; simple dressing changes and wound care; maintenance of drainage tubes with/without pump or suction; point of care testing; care of oxygen equipment and suction
• Participates in patient/family teaching as directed
• Reports/records/documents information in designated areas of the medical record or via computerized systems according to established guidelines
• Maintains a safe and orderly patient/unit environment including but not limited to disinfecting patient care equipment and organizing patient and procedural rooms
• Supports and contributes to the unit department and organizational goals inclusive of the mission vision and values
• Assists with unit and hospital quality and performance improvement activities
• Operates the unit's communication systems (e.g. patient call system paging system telephone etc.) responding to requests appropriately
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) and/or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required

Experience

• One-year experience as a certified nursing assistant or related health care experience in an acute care setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in the District of Columbia required or
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA in the District of Columbia required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform direct patient care technologies;
• effective verbal electronic and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Ability to set priorities and work in a stressful environment.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.