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    Patient Care Technician OB - Leonardtown, United States - Medstar

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    Medstar Leonardtown, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Summary:

    MedStar Health is looking for a Patient Care Technician OB to join our team

    As a CNA, you will function as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities in the obstetrical services/maternal and newborn areas under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or medical providers. Assists nursing and medical staff with procedures and/or tests and patients with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). Performs specific care activities such as specimen collection, phlebotomy, intravenous (IV) and Foley Catheter insertions, external fetal monitoring (EFM), and documentation in the health record.

    Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the \"Healthiest Maryland Businesses\". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move

    Primary Duties:

    • Provides direct patient care activities under supervision. Assists patients with ADLs and personal hygiene (e.g., bathing, dressing, skin care, positioning, feeding, ambulation, toileting, and range of motion activities). Assists with patient mobilization and transfer from/to bed. Collects specimens; performs venipuncture/phlebotomy; obtains EKGs; and inserts intravenous (IV) catheters, changes of IV sites and dressings, and inspection of IV sites; applies oxygen equipment (e.g., nasal cannula and face mask). Assists in the measurement and documentation of patient's vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry, intake, and output (I&O), point of care and waived testing (i.e., finger sticks for glucose monitoring/Accucheck, urine dipstick), etc. Performs routine treatments/activities including Foley Catheter insertion and removal; simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and positioning; oxygen administration; application of external fetal monitoring equipment (EFM); and postmortem care.

    • Assists the nursing staff/provider with preparations and/or examinations/procedures. Acts as scrub assistant during OR surgical procedures (i.e., c-section) and assists in vaginal deliveries. Prepares instruments, supplies, etc. Assists in counting sterile instruments/sets. Breaks down LDR's, OR, and Nursery treatment areas immediately after procedures are completed including the collection, removal and appropriate disposal of dirty linen, trash, body fluids, and contaminated instruments. Cleans and maintains all specialized equipment such as fetal monitors, infant warmers, machines, and surgical instruments.

    • Maintains the comfort, confidentiality, and dignity of each patient. Performs patient observation duty, including 1:1 observation. Prepares patients to be seen by providers. Assists in patient examinations and procedures. Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients/families, including changes in the patient's condition/symptoms, to the registered nurse and care team. Initiates and assists in CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).

    • Participates in patient/family teaching (e.g., proper use of crutches and walkers) and responds to questions from patients, families, and visitors promptly, referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary. Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment by distributing and changing linen, removing used meal trays, checking bed/stretcher siderails and safety restraints, etc. Assists with environmental services support (e.g., linen management, trash removal and cleaning). Maintains orderliness of the utility, storage, nourishment, and nursing station areas.

    • Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges, transfers, and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory, equipment, and supplies, etc. Orders necessary supplies to maintain par levels. Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms. Checks sterile supplies for sterility integrity. Restocks supplies in patient rooms.

    Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or GED.

    • Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program.

    • 1-2 years' experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

    • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in Maryland

    • BLS (Basic Life Support).

    • CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician) preferred.

    • Experience as a care technician or surgical scrub/technician preferred.

    • General health care experience in acute care, long-term care, maternal/newborn, etc. preferred.

    • Student nurse in junior or senior year preferred.

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    Why MedStar Health?

    At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
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    • Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
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    • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
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    • Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
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    • More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
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    About MedStar Health
    MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

    MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.


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