Patient Care Tech ED Job Listing at MedStar Health in Clinton, MD (Job ID 155161)

Description

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Functions as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities in the emergency department under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or medical providers to patients with acute non-acute and/or rapidly changing conditions and needs. Assists nursing and medical staff with procedures and/or tests and patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Performs specific care activities such as specimen collection phlebotomy intravenous (IV) catheter insertion electrocardiography (EKG) and documentation in the health record.Incumbents in this position may perform all or a combination of the duties described depending upon the assigned work area and the specific needs of the patients and the department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program required

• 12 months experience as a certified nursing assistant required
• Experience as a care technician emergency medical technician or paramedic preferred
• General health care experience in an acute care long-term care or other settings preferred
• Student nurse in junior or senior year preferred

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant from the relevant jurisdiction 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
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred

• Basic math knowledge; verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.