PATIENT CARE TECH
UHS•Washington, DC
•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Care Tech performs direct patient care tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse and carries out other tasks according to documented competencies. Care is limited to non-invasive procedures unless the employee is specifically certified in phlebotomy. The role is at The George Washington University Hospital, a 395-bed tertiary-care academic medical center in downtown Washington, D.C. The hospital provides specialized and complex care and is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least six months of recent hospital, long-term care, or medical work experience providing knowledge of basic patient-care activities related to multi-skilled technician duties.
- Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course, certification as a Medical Assistant, or two years of nursing school.
- Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity.
- Ability to speak and write English fluently.
- Demonstrated communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Perform direct patient care tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Perform tasks as designated by competency documentation.
- Provide direct patient care limited to non-invasive procedures unless specifically certified in phlebotomy.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Growth and developmental opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
