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MedStar Health is looking for a Patient Care Tech Pre/Post Surgery to join our team!
As a Patient Care Tech Pre/Post Surgery, you will function as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct Patient Care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or medical staff/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) catheter insertion, electrocardiography (EKG), and documentation in the health record.
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Primary Duties:
- Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene. Assists with patient mobilization and rehabilitation, use of crutches/walkers, and transfer/transport of patients in wheelchairs and stretchers. Collects specimens; performs venipuncture/phlebotomy; obtains EKGs; applies electrodes and initiates physiologic monitoring equipment; and inserts intravenous (IV) catheters, changes of IV sites and dressings, and routine inspection of IV sites. Assists in the measurement and documentation of patient’s intake and output (I&O). Takes and records patient’s vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry, point of care, waived testing and other pertinent data or information in the patient’s health record.
- Performs routine treatments/activities identified by unit/hospital policy including Foley Catheter insertion, removal/care; suctioning; simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and positioning; postmortem care and transportation of body to the morgue; maintenance of drainage tubes with/without pump or suction; set-up and care of oxygen equipment; shave preps; and assistance in the application, maintenance and removal of traction, casts, splints, slings, TED and SCD supports, and other immobilization equipment. Assists the nursing staff/provider with pre-procedural/pre-operative preparations and/or examinations/procedures. Acts as scrub assistant during surgical procedures. Prepares instruments, supplies, and other equipment. Assists in the basic setup and breakdown of equipment and patient areas to expedite turnover under the direction of the registered nurse.
- Participates in cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of instrumentation in accordance with infection control procedures/standards and aseptic techniques in the perioperative, surgical and procedure areas. Maintains the comfort, confidentiality, and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services. Performs patient observation duty and application of restraints. Prepares patients to be seen by providers. Assists in patient examinations and procedures.
- Rounds on patients based on established standards. Reports actual/potential problems concerning patients/families, including changes in the patient's condition, to the registered nurse and care team. Initiates and assists in CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation). Participates in patient/family teaching and responds to questions from patients, families and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and respectful manner, referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary.
- Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/environment. Assists with environmental services support (e.g., linen management, trash removal and cleaning patient rooms). 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/supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms. Checks supplies for sterility integrity. Restocks supplies in patient rooms.
Qualifications:
- Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 12 months' experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) from the relevant district.
- BLS (Basic Life Support).
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred.
- Experience as a Care Technician or surgical/scrub technician; general health care experience in acute care, long-term care, or other settings; student nurse in junior or senior year preferred.
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- 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.
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.
