Patient Care Technician - Washington, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH

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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 standards


Education

  • 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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