PATIENT CARE TECH - ICU

UHS•Washington, DC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened its doors this April as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Our advanced hospital will offer 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, onsite 550-car parking garage, and a helipad for emergency transport. We are seeking a qualified Patient Care Technican - ICU (Per Diem, PRN). Our ideal candidate performs under the direction of the Registered Nurse and performs various tasks as competency documentation designates. Position provides direct patient care llimited to non-invasive procedures. Actively assists the director in coordinating and maintaining unit par levels of supplies and equipment.

Requirements

High School diploma
6 months or more of recent hospital, long-term care, or medical work experience
Excellent knowledge of patient assistance and care procedures
Patient Care Technician Certification required or obtain within 6 months of start date
BLS required (The American Heart Association)

Nice To Haves

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to adapt to multiple changing priorities
Ability to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to the patient values in clinical decision making

Responsibilities

Performs under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Performs various tasks as competency documentation designates.
Provides direct patient care limited to non-invasive procedures.
Actively assists the director in coordinating and maintaining unit par levels of supplies and equipment.