Patient Care Technician - Washington, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH
Description
Provides patient care to an assigned group of patients, according to an established plan of care, under the direction and supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse.
These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standardsEducation
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA) preferred
- EMT, Medical Assistant will be considered.
- Successful completion of GUH training program. required
Experience
- 12 years experience as a certified nursing assistant, or related health care experience in an acute care setting preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- 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
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
- CNA
- Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to perform direct patient care technologies;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Ability to set priorities and work in a stressful environment.
- Implements patients' plan of care as directed by the RN, reporting information and findings to the RN, 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, bathing, skin care, toileting, mouth care, feeding, and range of motion; assisting with ambulation, mobilization and rehabilitation; assistance with crutches and walkers; and transporting of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
- 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.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of unit objectives.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Relieves Unit Secretary due to volume, absence, and other operational needs, inclusive of stocking and ordering medical and nonmedical supplies to maintain adequate inventory on the units.
- Exemplifies C2C standards in all activities.
- 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 are not to be considered as allinclusive.
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